Rye clearing or courageous
A modern phonetic spelling of Riley, which originates from the Old English words 'ryge' (rye) and 'leah' (wood, clearing, or meadow). It is also sometimes associated with the Irish surname O'Raghallaigh, meaning 'descendant of Raghallach', which implies courage.
Less common today
Rylea isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,423 in 2004.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
