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Rylee
Meaning: rye clearing; or from Irish Raghallach (variant of Riley) · Origin: Irish / English · Gender: usually a girl's name
Origin & history
A modern American spelling of Riley, which comes either from the Irish surname Ó Raghallaigh (Reilly) or from an English place name meaning 'rye clearing'.
Nicknames
Ry
Variants & related names
Riley, Ryleigh, Rylie
Rylee name art
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FAQ
What does the name Rylee mean?
Rylee means “rye clearing; or from Irish Raghallach (variant of Riley)”. It comes from Irish / English.
Is Rylee a popular name?
Yes — Rylee has been one of the most popular girls' names in the United States in the 2020s, according to US Social Security Administration baby-name data.
What are nicknames for Rylee?
Ry.
What are other forms of Rylee?
Riley, Ryleigh, Rylie.
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Sources: standard name etymology references (e.g. Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names); popularity from US SSA and UK ONS baby-name data. Meanings of old names are often debated — where scholars disagree we say so.