Valiant or rye clearing; pool or lake
Rilynn is a modern American invention, likely created by blending the traditional Irish name Riley with the popular suffix -lynn. Riley stems from the Gaelic 'raghallach' meaning valiant, or the Old English 'ryge leah' meaning rye clearing. The suffix -lynn is derived from the Welsh 'llyn' meaning lake or pool.
About 126 girls were named Rilynn in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
The same feel as Rilynn — far less common.
Hidden gems that stand out.
