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.
About 13 girls were named Rylea in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
