Rye clearing or island meadow
Ryleah is a modern American phonetic variation of the name Riley. It combines the Old English elements 'ryge', meaning rye, and 'leah', meaning wood, clearing, or meadow. This specific spelling adds a feminine flair through the 'leah' suffix, which is often associated with the biblical name Leah.
About 6 girls were named Ryleah in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
