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Rilee

♀ Girl

Pronounced RY-lee /ˈraɪ.li/High

Meaning: -ee spelling of Riley — Old English 'rye clearing', or Irish Ó Raghallaigh, 'valiant'; routes layeredMedium

In 30 seconds: Riley, with a sunny -ee: Rilee spells the breezy favorite — 'rye clearing' or Irish 'valiant'. Bright, easygoing, and modern.
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Origin MediumEnglish, Irish
Meaning-ee spelling of Riley — Old English 'rye clearing', or Irish Ó Raghallaigh, 'valiant'; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#6070 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births20 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2008
Total births (all-time)≈ 3,323

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200819852025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Rilee is an -ee spelling of Riley — from Old English ryge-leah, 'rye clearing', or Irish Ó Raghallaigh, 'descendant of the valiant one' (routes layered, which we note). The styling joins the bright -ee names.

It registers thinly beside Riley. Rare, rye-clearing-or-valiant at the root, and breezy.

Did you know? Riley traces to an English 'rye meadow' and an Irish surname read 'valiant' — Rilee gives that cheerful unisex name a soft -ee finish.
Overall data confidence 72%
Behind the Name — Riley — routes layered

Variations

RileyRyleeReilly

Nicknames

Ri

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If you like Rilee…

Rylee— a fellow -ee variant
Rilynn— a companion -lynn elaboration
Raylee— a similarly popular pick
Rhylee— shares Rilee's English roots
Baylee— lands in the same popularity range

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Rilee mean?

Rilee spells Riley — 'rye clearing' or Irish 'valiant'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Rilee?

It's said RY-lee /ˈraɪ.li/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Rilee a boy or girl name?

Rilee is mainly a girl's name in this spelling.

How popular is Rilee?

Rilee is a rare spelling in the U.S.

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