Rylei Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Irish/English
Gender Distribution:
5% Masculine / 95% Feminine
Meaning:
Rylei means 'valiant' or 'clearing' depending on the origin and is a modern and feminine variation of Riley.
Meaning of the Name Rylei
Rylei is a variant spelling of the name Riley, which is derived from an Irish surname. It is believed to be derived from the Old Irish name Raghallach, meaning 'valiant'. The name Riley can also be of English origin, derived from the Old English word 'ryge', meaning 'rye', and 'leah', meaning 'clearing'. Rylei is a modern and feminine variation of Riley.
Popularity of the Name Rylei
The popularity for the name Rylei peaked in popularity in the year 2018 with 82 births, which ranked number 4,073 out of 29,661 unique names for that year. Rylei had the most female births in 2018 with 82, which ranked number 2,238 out of 18,126 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2008 with 8, which ranked number 9,017 out of 14,620 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Rylei has declined sharply over the last ten years from 61 births to 51 births, a decline of -16.39%. Among females, Rylei has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 61 births to 51 births, a decline of -16.39%.
Nationwide Popularity of Rylei
- 20 Year Trend of Rylei: 155.00%
- 10 Year Trend of Rylei: -16.39%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Rylei: -16.39%
Popularity of Rylei by State
Among females, Rylei was most popular in Southeastern states with 10 births in the region. It was most commonly used in TX, with 6 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Rylei. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FL | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 2111 |
| MS | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 543 |
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 2942 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Rylei
- Total Births of Rylei: 50 (-1.77%)
- Female Births of Rylei: 50 (-1.77%)
Given the downward trend of Rylei over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -1.77% decrease in total births, for a total of 50 births in 2024. For Females, births for Rylei have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 50 female births in 2024, a decrease of -1.77%.