Ryleigh Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Ryleigh is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Ryleigh?
Ryleigh is spelled R-Y-L-E-I-G-H. The name has 7 letters.
Ryleigh at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Ryleigh is considered to derive from Old English elements meaning “rye clearing” or “rye meadow.”
- Origin
- Ryleigh may derive from an English place name originally denoting a clearing or meadow where rye was grown.
- Pronunciation
- RYE-lee · 2 syllables
Ryleigh Popularity in 2025
Rank#343
Recorded Births891
Rank#8,910
Recorded Births8
- Girls usage fell 41 places to #343 and recorded 149 fewer births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage fell 2,711 places to #8,910 and recorded 6 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Ryleigh Mean?
Ryleigh is considered to derive from Old English elements meaning “rye clearing” or “rye meadow.”
Origin: Ryleigh may derive from an English place name originally denoting a clearing or meadow where rye was grown.
How Do You Pronounce Ryleigh?
PronunciationRYE-lee
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Ryleigh?
- History
- The name Ryleigh has appeared in English-speaking contexts primarily as a given name in recent decades, evolving from surnames and place names of Old English origin.
Ryleigh Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2014 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 891 | #343 |
| 2025 | Boys | 8 | #8,910 |
| 2024 | Girls | 1,040 | #302 |
| 2024 | Boys | 14 | #6,199 |
| 2023 | Girls | 1,186 | #263 |
| 2023 | Boys | 18 | #5,255 |
| 2022 | Girls | 1,544 | #191 |
| 2022 | Boys | 9 | #8,300 |
| 2021 | Girls | 1,755 | #164 |
| 2021 | Boys | 11 | #7,089 |
| 2020 | Girls | 1,761 | #159 |
| 2020 | Boys | 15 | #5,699 |
| 2019 | Girls | 2,025 | #138 |
| 2019 | Boys | 16 | #5,555 |
| 2018 | Girls | 1,927 | #145 |
| 2018 | Boys | 10 | #7,617 |
| 2017 | Girls | 1,858 | #161 |
| 2017 | Boys | 20 | #4,746 |
| 2016 | Girls | 1,890 | #170 |
| 2016 | Boys | 10 | #7,605 |
| 2015 | Girls | 1,661 | #198 |
| 2015 | Boys | 21 | #4,545 |
| 2014 | Girls | 1,757 | #187 |
| 2014 | Boys | 13 | #6,307 |
When Was Ryleigh Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2019 · Girls
2,025 recorded births
National rank #138
2018 · Girls
1,927 recorded births
National rank #145
2016 · Girls
1,890 recorded births
National rank #170
2017 · Girls
1,858 recorded births
National rank #161
Where Ryleigh Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| MS | #63 | 30 |
| WV | #124 | 12 |
| AL | #143 | 31 |
| LA | #152 | 27 |
| TN | #177 | 43 |
| KY | #185 | 25 |
| SC | #198 | 24 |
| OK | #206 | 19 |