Rylea
Meaningrye clearing · English form of Riley
- US rank
- #7,885
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #2,396 in 2004
13 babies were named Rylea in the US in 2025. It has climbed 521 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1991–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Rylea you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 123,457 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Rylea, 13 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Rylea would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryRylea first shows up in US birth records in 1991, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 34 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 2004, when it ranked #2,396. Today it's #7,885, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendRylea has climbed 521 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #7,885. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningRylea is an English form of Riley, which means “rye clearing”.
About the name Rylea
Rylea is a girl name of Irish origin meaning “rye clearing”. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with R and ending in “-lea”. US birth records list Rylea for girls from 1991 to 2025, in 34 of those 35 years. Its best year was 2004, when it ranked #2,396 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #7,885, with 13 babies.
Origin:Irish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 8.3 | 120,000 girls |
| 2000s | 27 | 37,078 girls |
| 2010s | 23 | 43,573 girls |
| 2020s | 6.9 | 145,631 girls |
More Irish girl names
- Girl name: Abigail · my father is joy
- Unisex name: Riley · rye clearing
- Girl name: Maeve · she who intoxicates
- Unisex name: Kennedy · helmeted head
- Unisex name: Rylee · rye clearing
- Unisex name: Sloane · raider
- Unisex name: Alani · orange tree
- Girl name: Everleigh · boar clearing
Questions about the name Rylea
What does the name Rylea mean?
Rylea means “rye clearing” in English, as a form of Riley.
What is the origin of the name Rylea?
Rylea has Irish roots in our records. Other Irish names include Abigail, Riley, Maeve.
Is Rylea a boy or girl name?
Rylea is a girl name.
How popular is the name Rylea?
Rylea ranked #7,885 for US girls in 2025, given to 13 babies. Its best year was 2004 (#2,396).