Declining since 2009, #7,885 for girls today.
Popularity of Rylea since 1991
Babies named Rylea per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 133 |
| 2000s | 500 |
| 2010s | 403 |
| 2020s | 67 |
Meaning & origin
Rylea first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1991, a recent addition to the landscape of inventive girl names. It reached its peak rank of 7,885 in 2010, and has been declining in use since 2009. In 2025, it was given to roughly 1 in every 123,636 newborn girls, reflecting its status as a rare but recognized choice. Rylea follows the trend of names ending in -lea or -lee that were popular in the 2000s and 2010s. Though it lacks deep historical roots, its sound echoes the well-loved Riley, giving it a familiar yet distinctive feel. The name has not been concentrated in any particular U.S. state, suggesting scattered usage across the country.
Rylea is a modern invented name, first recorded in the United States in 1991. It appears to blend the sound of the Irish surname Riley (meaning 'courageous') with the fashionable -lea/-lee suffix seen in names like Kaylea and Rylee. Its use has been primarily American, with a peak in 2010.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Rye, Lea, Riles
Sibling names for Rylea
Names that share Rylea's style, for a brother or sister.
