Rylee
Irish girl's name meaning “valiant; rye clearing”
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- Irish
- Meaning
- valiant; rye clearing
- Syllables
- 1
- Letters
- 5
- US rank (2023)
- #117
- Born in 2023
- 2,334
- Peak year
- 2018 (#101)
Meaning & origin
Rylee is a modern spelling of Riley, from the Irish 'valiant' or an English place name, 'rye clearing'.
Is Rylee an Irish name?
Yes — Rylee is an Irish name meaning "valiant; rye clearing". Rylee is a modern spelling of Riley, from the Irish 'valiant' or an English place name, 'rye clearing'. You may also see it described as Gaelic or Celtic, which refer to the same root.
Popularity
In the latest US data, Rylee ranked #117 for girls. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
In 2023, 2,334 US girls were given the name Rylee.
US popularity rank over time
Peaked at #101 in 2018
“Unranked” means Rylee was outside the US top 1,000 that year.
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How to spell Rylee
Rylee is spelled R-Y-L-E-E — 5 letters and 1 syllable. Alternative spellings people use include Riley, Rylie.
Variants
Riley, Rylie
Rylee: frequently asked questions
What does the name Rylee mean?
Rylee is a Irish name meaning "valiant; rye clearing". Rylee is a modern spelling of Riley, from the Irish 'valiant' or an English place name, 'rye clearing'.
Where does the name Rylee come from?
Rylee is of Irish origin. Rylee is a modern spelling of Riley, from the Irish 'valiant' or an English place name, 'rye clearing'.
Is Rylee a boy or a girl name?
Rylee is most commonly a girl's name.
How many babies are named Rylee?
In 2023, 2,334 US girls were given the name Rylee.
Is Rylee a popular name, and is it rising or falling?
In the latest US data, Rylee ranked #117 for girls. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
How do you spell Rylee?
Rylee is spelled R-Y-L-E-E. Related spellings include Riley, Rylie.
What is Rylee short for?
Rylee is often used as a short form of Riley or Rylie, though it is also given as a full name in its own right.
How common is the name Rylee?
In 2023, 2,334 US girls were given the name Rylee. In the latest US data, Rylee ranked #117 for girls. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
Is Rylee an Irish name?
Yes — Rylee is an Irish name meaning "valiant; rye clearing". Rylee is a modern spelling of Riley, from the Irish 'valiant' or an English place name, 'rye clearing'. You may also see it described as Gaelic or Celtic, which refer to the same root.
What does Rylee mean in Irish?
In Irish, Rylee means "valiant; rye clearing". Rylee is a modern spelling of Riley, from the Irish 'valiant' or an English place name, 'rye clearing'.
Is Rylee a Gaelic name?
Rylee is usually classified as Irish, and Gaelic belongs to that same tradition — so yes, it is commonly described as Gaelic too. It means "valiant; rye clearing".