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Rylie
Pronounced RY-lee /ˈraɪ.li/High
Meaning: -lie spelling of Riley — from Old English, 'the rye clearing', or Irish, 'valiant, courageous'; predominantly a girls' name; here for boys; routes layeredLow
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Rylie is a -lie spelling of Riley — from Old English, 'the rye clearing', or the Irish O'Reilly, 'valiant, courageous' (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, modern surname-name; the -lie spelling leans girls', so we cover its boys' use honestly (slug distinguished).
It registers thinly for boys. Rare for boys, the-rye-clearing-or-valiant at the root, and crisp.
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What does the name Rylie mean?
Rylie spells Riley — 'the rye clearing' (Old English) or 'valiant' (Irish); the routes are layered.
How do you pronounce Rylie?
It's said RY-lee /ˈraɪ.li/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Rylie a boy or girl name?
Rylie is used for both sexes (the -lie spelling leans girls'); this page covers its use as a boy's name.
How popular is Rylie?
Rylie is rare for boys in the U.S.