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Rylie

Boy / Girl name · 124 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Rylie: 124 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to both boys and girls, peaking at 11 births in 2012.

Rylie is a modern unisex name that emerged as a variant of Riley, which itself derives from the Old English *ryge leah*, meaning "rye clearing." This occupational surname originally described someone who lived near a field where rye was grown. While Rylie has gained popularity in Scotland and elsewhere as a contemporary spelling, it shares its roots with the more traditional Riley. Famous bearers include American actress Rylie Kohan, known for her role in *The Walking Dead*, and Rylie Green, a young Scottish footballer who has represented her country at youth level. The name's place connections are indirect, though the Irish surname O'Rahilly shares a similar Gaelic origin. Rylie's rise in Scotland reflects a broader trend toward modernised spellings of classic surnames, offering a fresh take on a name that has been used for centuries.