Island meadow or rye clearing
Ryla is a modern English invention, likely created as a feminine blend of Ryan and names like Isla or Lila. It is often associated with the Old English elements 'ryge' (rye) and 'leah' (wood, clearing, or meadow). While it lacks a long historical record, it follows the popular trend of 'Ry-' prefix names for girls.
Less common today
Ryla isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,953 in 2024.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).
A character in the video game series Β· Fire Emblem