Ryleigh Name Meaning

Helen Doanna

By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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Fact: The name Ryleigh is a variant of Riley, which comes from the Irish surname O’Raghallaigh, meaning “descendant of Roghallach”​

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A Deep Dive

Ryleigh Overview

Meaning

Rye clearing, valiant, courageous

Gender

Girl, Gender-neutral

Origin

Irish

Etymology

A modern English name, a variation of “Riley,” which means “rye clearing” in Old English.

Pronunciation

/ˈraɪ.li/

Popularity

Ryleigh is popular in the USA, often chosen for its unique spelling and modern feel. In 2023, Ryleigh ranked #141 for girls in the USA.

Syllable

2 syllables

Length

7 letters

Numerology

3 (Expressive, Social, Artistic)

Name Styles

Modern, Unique, Uncommon

Associated Traits

Spirited, modern, playful
A Deep Dive

Ryleigh Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Riley, Rylee, Rylie, Rhyleigh, Ryley

Common Nicknames

Riri, Ry-Ry, Ley, Riles

Diminutives

Ry, Leigh, Rye, Lee, Ryl, Ryle

Famous People

  • Ryleigh Ledford
    (American Singer)
  • Ryleigh Vertes
    (American Dancer)
  • Ryleigh Taylor
    (American Actress)
  • Ryleigh Modig
    (American Musician)
  • Ryleigh Evans
    (American Journalist)
  • Ryleigh Parker
    (British Pilot)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • "Ryleigh's Journey"
    (Novel)
  • Ryleigh Winters
    ("Ryleigh and the Hidden Treasure," Film)
  • "Ryleigh's Song"
    (Album)
  • Ryleigh Adams
    ("The Ryleigh Chronicles," TV Series)
  • Ryleigh
    ("The Enchanted Forest," Children's Book)

What Is the Meaning of Ryleigh?

Ryleigh means “courageous” or “valiant.” The name is often linked with qualities of bravery and strength, infusing a spirited and determined personality.

What Is the Origin of The Name Ryleigh?

The name Ryleigh has English origins, derived from the Old English words “ryge” (rye) and “leah” (clearing), meaning “rye clearing.” It is a modern variation of Riley, originally a surname.

Ryleigh Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Ryleigh in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#1642021#1912022#2602023
Top 3 Rankings#1382019#1452018#1592020

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Ryleigh

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023260
(-69 from 2022)
1186
(-357 from 2022)
0.06780
2022191
(-27 from 2021)
1543
(-212 from 2021)
0.08605
2021164
(-5 from 2020)
1755
No change from 2020
0.09796
2020159
(-21 from 2019)
1755
(-268 from 2019)
0.09928
2019138
(+7 from 2018)
2023
(+96 from 2018)
0.11025
2018145
(+16 from 2017)
1927
(+70 from 2017)
0.10362
2017161
(+9 from 2016)
1857
(-32 from 2016)
0.09830
2016170
(+28 from 2015)
1889
(+229 from 2015)
0.09758
2015198
(-11 from 2014)
1660
(-95 from 2014)
0.08509
2014187
No change from 2013
1755
(+29 from 2013)
0.08971
2013187
(-4 from 2012)
1726
(+13 from 2012)
0.08954
2012183
(+10 from 2011)
1713
(+66 from 2011)
0.08832
2011193
(-8 from 2010)
1647
(-30 from 2010)
0.08500
2010185
(+57 from 2009)
1677
(+293 from 2009)
0.08553
2009242
(+23 from 2008)
1384
(+95 from 2008)
0.06834
2008265
(+37 from 2007)
1289
(+163 from 2007)
0.06189
2007302
(+26 from 2006)
1126
(+119 from 2006)
0.05320
2006328
(+23 from 2005)
1007
(+108 from 2005)
0.04817
2005351
(+60 from 2004)
899
(+156 from 2004)
0.04430
2004411
(+67 from 2003)
743
(+128 from 2003)
0.03682
2003478
(+17 from 2002)
615
(+55 from 2002)
0.03065
2002495
(+182 from 2001)
560
(+191 from 2001)
0.02835
2001677
(+155 from 2000)
369
(+100 from 2000)
0.01863
2000832
(+121 from 1999)
269
(+52 from 1999)
0.01348
1999953
(+188 from 1998)
217
(+51 from 1998)
0.01115
19981141
(+65 from 1997)
166
(+17 from 1997)
0.00856
19971206
(+561 from 1996)
149
(+65 from 1996)
0.00780
19961767
(+449 from 1995)
84
(+24 from 1995)
0.00438
19952216
(+772 from 1994)
60
(+21 from 1994)
0.00312
19942988
(+170 from 1993)
39
(+3 from 1993)
0.00200
19933158
(+522 from 1992)
36
(+7 from 1992)
0.00183
19923680
(+3297 from 1991)
29
(+17 from 1991)
0.00145
19916977
(-1142 from 1990)
12
(-3 from 1990)
0.00059
19905835
(+3846 from 1989)
15
(+8 from 1989)
0.00073
19899681
(-136 from 1986)
7
(+1 from 1986)
0.00035
19880
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0
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0.0000
19870
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0
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0.0000
19869545
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6
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0.00033
19850
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0
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0.0000
19840
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0
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0.0000
19830
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0.0000
19820
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0.0000
19810
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0.0000
19800
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0.0000
19790
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0.0000
19780
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19760
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American States Popularity Rankings for Ryleigh

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#1982021#2512022#3212023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#1682021#2252022#2222023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#752021#952022#1262023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#972021#1582022#2112023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#1342021#1622022#2512023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#972021#1322022#1492023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#1182021#1252022#1662023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#1442021#1502022#2042023

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#5532021#6092022#9172023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#2452021#2012022#3472023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#522021#642022#612023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#1062021#1122022#1692023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#642021#542022#1222023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#1542021#1122022#1822023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#542021#812022#1432023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#2582021#3192022#4422023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#2262021#1922022#2342023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#1942021#2322022#2012023

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#192021#662022#842023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#1042021#962022#1692023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#1612021#2802022#3192023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#662021#1212022#1032023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#2392021#2502022#2472023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#1652021#2492022#2112023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#5812021#4212022#5802023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#2902021#4022022#3942023

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#1902021#772022#1112023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#2452021#2842022#2392023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#2042021#3992022#4102023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#3982021#3512022#6182023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#2752019#2772020#5732022

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#3472021#3772022#8262023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#3182021#3532022#5172023

Maine (ME)

Maine (ME) flagMaine (ME)#1492020#1932021#2002023

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#3512021#4002022#3932023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#6932019#4142020#7862022

New Hampshire (NH)

New Hampshire (NH) flagNew Hampshire (NH)#1092020#1162022#1802023

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#1722021#2412022#3612023

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#2942021#1852022#3142023

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#2662021#1872022#3062023

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#762020#1312021#1202022

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#2372017#1982019#4342022

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#1102017#742019#1192020

Montana (MT)

Montana (MT) flagMontana (MT)#1202019#1882020#1952021

North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota (ND) flagNorth Dakota (ND)#1982019#1182020#2542021

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#1542016#2042019#1732022

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#2142015#2202018#1602022

Wyoming (WY)

Wyoming (WY) flagWyoming (WY)#1322014#812018#1122021

Alaska (AK)

Alaska (AK) flagAlaska (AK)#2132016#2102017#1692021

Vermont (VT)

Vermont (VT) flagVermont (VT)#1052007#972013#972018

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#2642018

Popularity Rankings for Ryleigh in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#2892020#2492021#3622022

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#2782021#4202022#3222023

Popularity in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland flagNorthern Ireland#3332020#3502021#3282023

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#3962021#4702022#3952023

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#4302021#4202022#7272023

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#9202019#8532020

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Ryleigh a Name for Boys or Girls?

Ryleigh works wonderfully as a name for either gender, blending traditional roots with a modern twist. Its adaptability has made it a beloved choice in many families.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Ryleigh

Ryleigh in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Ryleigh Ledford (Singer, born 2001): An American singer who gained popularity through her performances on social media and YouTube.
  • Ryleigh Vertes (Dancer, born 2002): An American dancer and sister of "Dance Moms" star Kendall Vertes.
  • Ryleigh Taylor (Actress, born 1998): An American actress featured in various independent films and TV shows.
  • Ryleigh Modig (Musician, born 2003): An American singer-songwriter who competed on "The Voice" and captivated audiences with her unique voice.
  • Ryleigh Evans (Journalist, 1923–1999): An American journalist who reported on major events and won several awards for her investigative work.
  • Ryleigh Parker (Pilot, 1935–1985): A British pilot known for her pioneering flights and contributions to aviation.
  • Ryleigh Morgan (Scientist, 1900–1970): An American scientist recognized for groundbreaking research in biology.
  • Ryleigh Carter (Activist, 1940–2000): An Australian human rights activist who fought for indigenous rights and social justice.
  • "Ryleigh's Journey" (2017 Novel): A captivating story about Ryleigh, a young woman navigating life's challenges while discovering her inner strength.
  • Ryleigh Winters ("Ryleigh and the Hidden Treasure," 2018 Film): An adventure film where Ryleigh Winters embarks on a quest to uncover a long-lost treasure.
  • "Ryleigh's Song" (2019 Album): A beautiful music album filled with heartfelt songs capturing Ryleigh's emotional journey through love and loss.
  • Ryleigh Adams ("The Ryleigh Chronicles," 2020 TV Series): Follows Ryleigh Adams, a detective with a talent for solving supernatural mysteries in her small town.
  • Ryleigh ("The Enchanted Forest," 2018 Children's Book): A charming tale where Ryleigh discovers a hidden world filled with magical creatures and learns valuable life lessons.
  • Ryleigh Parker ("Ryleigh's Garden," 2016 Novel): A touching novel about Ryleigh Parker, who finds healing and transformation in nurturing a neglected garden.
  • Ryleigh ("Lost in Time," 2019 Video Game): A thrilling adventure game featuring Ryleigh, a time traveler trying to save different historical periods.
  • Ryleigh Wilson ("Ryleigh's World," 2020 Animated Series): An animated series featuring Ryleigh, a creative child with a vivid imagination and a heart of gold.
  • Ryleigh’s Ridge Nature Preserve (Pennsylvania, USA): A beautiful natural area ideal for hiking and wildlife observation.
  • Ryleigh Creek (British Columbia, Canada): A scenic creek running through dense forest and mountainous terrain.
  • Ryleigh Park (Texas, USA): A community park featuring playgrounds, sports fields, and picnic areas.
  • Ryleigh Lake (Ontario, Canada): A serene lake perfect for fishing and kayaking.
  • Ryleigh Beach (Queensland, Australia): A popular beach destination with stunning coastal views and water activities.
  • Ryleigh Hill (Scotland, UK): A picturesque hill offering panoramic views of the surrounding countryside.
  • Ryleigh Valley (California, USA): A lush valley known for its fertile land and scenic beauty.

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