Ryleigh Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationRYE-lee / /ˈraɪli/English; Irish
Meaning
courageous; descendant of the red-haired one
Historical & Cultural Background
In English, Ryleigh is a modern variant of Riley, which means 'courageous' or 'valiant.' In Irish, it is derived from the surname O'Reilly, meaning 'descendant of Raghailleach,' often associated with the color red.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Riley
- Rylee
- Rylie
International Variants
- Riley (English)
- Ryley (English)
Famous people named Ryleigh
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Fictional characters named Ryleigh
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Ryleigh was first seen in the United States in 1997. Ryleigh has ranked as high as #1350 nationally, which occurred in 2012, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Ryleigh has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Ryleigh
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1997 | 6 |
| 1998 | 5 |
| 1999 | 5 |
| 2000 | 6 |
| 2001 | 12 |
| 2002 | 15 |
| 2003 | 11 |
| 2004 | 22 |
| 2005 | 12 |
| 2006 | 15 |
| 2007 | 18 |
| 2008 | 27 |
| 2009 | 17 |
| 2010 | 15 |
| 2011 | 28 |
| 2012 | 31 |
| 2013 | 27 |
| 2014 | 13 |
| 2015 | 21 |
| 2016 | 10 |
| 2017 | 20 |
| 2018 | 10 |
| 2019 | 16 |
| 2020 | 15 |
| 2021 | 11 |
| 2022 | 9 |
| 2023 | 18 |
| 2024 | 14 |