Ryla

♀ Girl

Pronounced RYE-luh /ˈɹaɪ.lə/Medium

Meaning: Little kingMedium

In 30 seconds: Ryla is an English girl's name meaning 'little king'. It reads as a soft, modern coinage built on a regal idea.

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Origin MediumEnglish

MeaningLittle king

U.S. rank (2025)#2074 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births91 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 901

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

The name carries the meaning 'little king', an unusual choice for a girl that lends it a quietly bold feel. It belongs to a recent wave of English names favored more for their sound than for any long documented history. The spellings Rylah and Rilah show how flexible the name is in writing.

Ryla rhymes easily with names like Kyla and Lyla, which is part of its appeal. Swapping the ending letters, as in Rylah or Rilah, keeps the same two-syllable flow while changing the look on paper.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Ryla is 'little king', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.

Overall data confidence 70%

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Variations

RylahRilah

Nicknames

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Kyla— Shares Ryla's two-syllable -yla shape and gentle modern rhythm.

Lyla— Matches the -yla ending and soft feel of Ryla.

Tyla— shares the -la ending

Kaila— a fellow English choice

Mayla— shares the -la ending

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ryla mean?

Ryla is usually explained as meaning 'little king' and is most often linked with English tradition.

How do you pronounce Ryla?

It's commonly said RYE-luh /ˈɹaɪ.lə/.

Is Ryla a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Ryla is used as a girl name.

How popular is Ryla?

In 2024, Ryla ranked #1962 in the U.S. for girls, with 101 births recorded.