Rye clearing or courageous
Rylei is a modern creative spelling of the Irish surname Riley. It is derived from the Gaelic name O Raghallaigh, meaning descendant of Raghallach, which is often interpreted as courageous or valiant. It may also stem from the Old English words ryge and leah, referring to a meadow where rye is grown.
Less common today
Rylei isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,248 in 2018.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
