Rhyleigh Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Irish
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Rhyleigh is a modern Irish name meaning 'descendant of Raghallach'.
Meaning of the Name Rhyleigh
Rhyleigh is a modern variation of the name Riley. It is of Irish origin and is derived from the Irish surname Ó Raghallaigh, meaning 'descendant of Raghallach'. The name Raghallach itself is composed of the elements 'ragh' meaning 'good' and 'allach' meaning 'valorous'. Rhyleigh has gained popularity in recent years as a feminine variation of Riley.
Popularity of the Name Rhyleigh
The popularity for the name Rhyleigh peaked in popularity in the year 2019 with 56 births, which ranked number 5,311 out of 29,488 unique names for that year. Rhyleigh had the most female births in 2019 with 56, which ranked number 2,918 out of 17,997 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Rhyleigh has increased sharply over the last ten years from 29 births to 44 births, an increase of 51.72%. Among females, Rhyleigh has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 29 births to 44 births, an increase of 51.72%.
Nationwide Popularity of Rhyleigh
- 20 Year Trend of Rhyleigh: 633.33%
- 10 Year Trend of Rhyleigh: 51.72%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Rhyleigh: 51.72%
Popularity of Rhyleigh by State
Among females, Rhyleigh was most popular in Southeastern states with 6 births in the region. It was most commonly used in MS, with 6 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Rhyleigh. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MS | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 458 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Rhyleigh
- Total Births of Rhyleigh: 46 (4.26%)
- Female Births of Rhyleigh: 46 (4.26%)
Given the upward trend of Rhyleigh over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 4.26% increase in total births, for a total of 46 births in 2024. For Females, births for Rhyleigh have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 46 female births in 2024, an increase of 4.26%.