Rylei
Every Rylei since 1998 — 1,381 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Rylei
Rylei is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #4,532 in 2025 with 31 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1998, 1,381 American babies have been named Rylei — about 95% girls and 5% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2018, when 87 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Rylei stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Rylei year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 31 | #4,532 | 5 | #13,519 |
| 2024 | 50 | #3,218 | — | — |
| 2023 | 48 | #3,376 | 5 | #13,791 |
| 2022 | 51 | #3,208 | — | — |
| 2021 | 74 | #2,438 | — | — |
| 2020 | 66 | #2,592 | — | — |
| 2019 | 71 | #2,500 | — | — |
| 2018 | 82 | #2,253 | 5 | #13,725 |
| 2017 | 58 | #2,898 | — | — |
| 2016 | 80 | #2,360 | 6 | #11,866 |
| 2015 | 72 | #2,520 | 6 | #11,831 |
| 2014 | 64 | #2,732 | 7 | #10,509 |
| 2013 | 60 | #2,867 | 7 | #10,513 |
| 2012 | 61 | #2,860 | — | — |
| 2011 | 68 | #2,635 | 6 | #11,991 |
| 2010 | 50 | #3,298 | 7 | #10,547 |
| 2009 | 50 | #3,345 | 6 | #12,189 |
| 2008 | 41 | #3,924 | 8 | #9,695 |
| 2007 | 47 | #3,523 | — | — |
| 2006 | 39 | #3,909 | — | — |
| 2005 | 36 | #4,019 | 5 | #12,985 |
| 2004 | 27 | #4,923 | — | — |
| 2003 | 21 | #5,756 | — | — |
| 2002 | 20 | #5,855 | — | — |
| 2001 | 16 | #6,908 | — | — |
| 2000 | 8 | #11,567 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Rylei in 2025?
Rylei ranked #4,532 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 31 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Rylei?
1,381 babies have been named Rylei in the United States since 1998, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Rylei most popular?
Rylei peaked in 2018, when 87 newborns received the name.
Is Rylei a boy or girl name?
Rylei is used for both: about 95% of babies named Rylei have been girls and 5% boys.
Is the name Rylei rising or falling?
Rylei is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.