Rylee: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced RY-lee · 2 syllables
Rylee means “courageous”, from Irish.
A given name transferred from the surname, of modern usage, variant of Riley.
- Meaning
- courageous
- Origin
- Irish
- Pronunciation
- RY-lee
- US rank (2025)
- #137
- US babies a year
- about 2,509 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2010
How popular is Rylee?
Rylee was the #137 name in the US in 2025, given to 2,202 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 2010.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #137 |
| England & Wales | #962 |
| Scotland | #765 |
| Northern Ireland | #333 |
| Ireland | #409 |
| Canada | #306 |
| Australia | #147 |
How old are people named Rylee?
Half of US adults named Rylee are older than 22; most are between 18 and 31. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
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Questions about Rylee
What does the name Rylee mean?
Rylee means “courageous”. It comes from Irish.
How do you pronounce Rylee?
Rylee is pronounced RY-lee.
How popular is the name Rylee?
Rylee was the #137 name in the US in 2025, given to 2,202 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 2010.
How old are people named Rylee?
Half of US adults named Rylee are older than 22. Most are between 18 and 31.