Ryleigh
Meaningrye clearing · English form of Riley
- US rank
- #343
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #138 in 2019
891 babies were named Ryleigh in the US in 2025. It has dropped 184 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1986–2025
US births per million boys, 1997–2025
Most popular states (2025)
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Ryleigh you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 1,804 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Ryleigh, 891 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Ryleigh would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryRyleigh first shows up in US birth records in 1986, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 39 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2019, when it reached #138.
- Then vs nowRyleigh is 3.7× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 6,752 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 1,804.
- TrendRyleigh has slipped 184 places over the last five years and now sits at #343. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- Where it's lovedRyleigh is most popular in Mississippi, where it ranks #63, followed by West Virginia (#124) and Alabama (#143). It's in the top 1,000 in 33 states.
- MeaningRyleigh is an English form of Riley, which means “rye clearing”. Our records link it to English and Irish roots.
About the name Ryleigh
Ryleigh is a girl name of English and Irish origin meaning “rye clearing”. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with R and ending in “-igh”. US birth records list Ryleigh for girls from 1986 to 2025, in 38 of those 40 years. Its best year was 2019, when it ranked #138 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #343, with 891 babies.
Origin:English namesIrish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 1.8 | 547,945 girls |
| 1990s | 46 | 21,954 girls |
| 2000s | 444 | 2,251 girls |
| 2010s | 1,023 | 977 girls |
| 2020s | 839 | 1,191 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2.8 | 357,143 boys |
| 2000s | 7.8 | 129,032 boys |
| 2010s | 10 | 98,619 boys |
| 2020s | 7.3 | 137,931 boys |
Other spellings of Ryleigh
More English girl names
- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
- Girl name: Charlotte · free
- Unisex name: Harper · harp player
- Girl name: Elizabeth · God is my oath
- Girl name: Lily · lily flower
- Girl name: Lucy · light
- Girl name: Lainey · possibly light
- Girl name: Scarlett · scarlet red
Questions about the name Ryleigh
What does the name Ryleigh mean?
Ryleigh means “rye clearing” in English, as a form of Riley.
What is the origin of the name Ryleigh?
Ryleigh has English, Irish roots in our records. Other English names include Olivia, Charlotte, Harper.
Is Ryleigh a boy or girl name?
Ryleigh is a girl name, though a few boys get it too.
How popular is the name Ryleigh?
Ryleigh ranked #343 for US girls in 2025, given to 891 babies. Its best year was 2019 (#138).