Rye hill or clearing
Rilo is likely a modern variation or phonetic adaptation of the English surname Riley or the Germanic name Reilo. It is often associated with the Old English words 'ryge' (rye) and 'leah' (wood, clearing, or meadow). While its exact etymology is debated, it has gained contemporary recognition through indie pop culture.
Less common today
Rilo isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #9,497 in 2018.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).
Indie rock band fronted by Jenny Lewis