Rylee

Rylee: name meaning, origin and popularity

Girl nameSurname origin#137 in 2025

Meaning and origin of Rylee

  • A female given name transferred from the surname, of modern usage, variant of Riley.
  • A male given name transferred from the surname, also a modern spelling of Riley.

How popular is Rylee?

#137girls, 2025
2,202U.S. babies in 2025
#97peak rank (2021)
74,557babies since 1880

Since 1880, 69,010 girls and 5,547 boys in the U.S. have been named Rylee (93% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #97 in 2021. Its highest rank for boys was #731 in 2010. In 2025 it ranked #137 for girls, with 2,202 babies given the name.

188019201960200020253,298 peak/yr
U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Rylee FAQ

What does the name Rylee mean?

A female given name transferred from the surname, of modern usage, variant of Riley. A male given name transferred from the surname, also a modern spelling of Riley.

What is the origin of the name Rylee?

Rylee is listed as a name of Surname (transferred from a surname) origin.

How popular is the name Rylee?

Since 1880, 69,010 girls and 5,547 boys in the U.S. have been named Rylee (93% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #97 in 2021. Its highest rank for boys was #731 in 2010. In 2025 it ranked #137 for girls, with 2,202 babies given the name.

Is Rylee a boy or girl name?

Rylee is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 69,010 girls and 5,547 boys since 1880.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.