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soh-FEE-uh
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Rylie
GirlIrish, American (modern coinage)· “variant of Riley”
- Meaning
- variant of Riley
- Origin
- Irish, American (modern coinage)
- Pronunciation
- RY-lee
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #478
- US babies 2025
- 644
- Best rank
- #318 (2004)
- Peak year
- 2008
Meaning and origin of Rylie
Rylie is an Irish and American (modern coinage) name that is usually said to mean “variant of Riley”.
Rylie is a modern spelling of Riley, which has two possible sources. One is the Irish surname Ó Raghallaigh, from a personal name of uncertain meaning; the other is an English place name meaning rye clearing. Riley became a common given name in the United States for both boys and girls, and the Rylie spelling is used mainly for girls, echoing names such as Kylie. The phrase living the life of Riley, meaning a carefree existence, gives the name a relaxed, happy association. Rylie is lively and casual, and its spelling signals a more feminine version of Riley.
Popularity over time
Rylie first appears in US Social Security records in 1983. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 29 different years, starting in 1997. Its best national rank was #318 in 2004, and the most babies received it in 2008, when 1,063 were named Rylie. In 2025, 644 babies were named Rylie, and it ranked #478 nationally. Its use has been fairly steady over the past decade.
Its national rank moved from #632 in 2000, #320 in 2010, and #478 in 2025. Of the 23,271 US girls named Rylie since records began, 39% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2000s come next, with 8,332 babies.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Rihanna, Kiley, Emely, Danica, and Jaelyn.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Rylie ranked highest in Montana, Missouri, and Washington.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Montana | #249 | 5 |
| Missouri | #308 | 20 |
| Washington | #353 | 21 |
| Utah | #356 | 13 |
| Oklahoma | #368 | 12 |
Gender, sound and spelling
About 96% of US babies named Rylie over the last 20 years were girls, with a small share of boys.
Rylie is usually pronounced RY-lee, with two syllables. It has five letters, starts with R and ends in “-ie”.
Middle names for Rylie
A few middle names that flow with Rylie: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Rylie
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Rylie mean?
Rylie is an Irish and American (modern coinage) name that is usually said to mean “variant of Riley”.
What is the origin of the name Rylie?
Rylie has Irish and modern American roots. Rylie is a modern spelling of Riley, which has two possible sources.
Is Rylie a popular name?
Yes. Rylie ranked #478 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Rylie a boy or girl name?
Rylie is mainly a girl's name. About 96% of US babies named Rylie over the last 20 years were girls, with a small share of boys.
How do you pronounce Rylie?
Rylie is usually pronounced RY-lee. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings