Rylee

Meaning of Rylee

Rylee means "valiant" or "brave," often associated with courage and strength.

Rylee has Irish roots — browse every Irish baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Rylee

Rylee has cooled off, slipping to #137 in 2025, down from a peak of #98 in 2021.

Rylee as a boy's name

Rylee is also used as a boy's name. Derived from the surname Riley, meaning "valiant."

Notable people named Rylee

• Riley Keough
  Actress and Elvis's granddaughter
• Rylee Martell
  Social media personality
• Rylee Arnold
  Professional dancer
• Rylee Alazraqui
  Voice actress
• Rylee Brooke Lyman
  Actress and model

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Questions about the name Rylee

What does the name Rylee mean?

Rylee means rylee means "valiant" or "brave," often associated with courage and strength, and it comes from Irish origins.

Is Rylee a boy's or a girl's name?

Rylee is used for both boys and girls in the United States, which makes it a unisex name.

How popular is the name Rylee?

In 2025, Rylee ranked #137 for girls, down from #125 the year before.

When was Rylee most popular?

Rylee peaked at #98 in 2021.