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Rylie

Quick answerRylie is a modern English name derived from the Irish surname O'Reilly, which comes from the Gaelic "Ó Raghallaigh," meaning "descendant of Raghallach" (a name possibly derived from "reachtach," meaning "ruler" or "leader").

English (Modern) · Girl · 1 syllable

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#478
TrendStable
Peak year2008
Syllables1
OriginEnglish (Modern)
LanguageEnglish (Modern)
CultureEnglish (Modern)
Letters5
Numerology33 Chaldean 3
Global rank#415

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Rylie

Rylie is a modern English name derived from the Irish surname O'Reilly, which comes from the Gaelic "Ó Raghallaigh," meaning "descendant of Raghallach" (a name possibly derived from "reachtach," meaning "ruler" or "leader").

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Etymology

Rylie is a modern English name derived from the Irish surname O'Reilly, which comes from the Gaelic "Ó Raghallaigh," meaning "descendant of Raghallach" (a name possibly derived from "reachtach," meaning "ruler" or "leader"). The name is primarily used in English-speaking countries, particularly in the United States, and has no significant religious affiliation, though it has Irish cultural roots through its surname origin.

Rylie currently ranks #478 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2008.

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