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UK name, mostly boys

Rhylee

A modern feminine name derived from the Welsh word "rhyll," meaning "free.".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Rhylee is mostly registered for boys in the UK records. People looking for Rhylee popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3254, with 6 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2013, with 21 births.

This profile covers 202 England and Wales registrations across 19 recorded years from 2004 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.

The latest count is about 29% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 201 living people in the UK are called Rhylee. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Rhylee ranked #3254 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 6 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2013, when 21 boys were registered as Rhylee.
  • About 201 living people in the UK are estimated to have Rhylee as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
  • Across the England and Wales records shown here, 90.6% of Rhylee registrations are for boys.

Latest rank (E&W)

#3254

2024

Births in 2024

6

Latest year

Peak year

2013

21 births

Estimated living

201

2026

Gender

Boy and girl registrations for Rhylee

In England and Wales birth records, Rhylee has been registered for both boys and girls. Across the years shown here, 90.6% of registrations are for boys and 9.4% are for girls.

These figures use the sex categories in the published baby-name files. They are useful for spotting how the name is used at registration, but they are not a live measure of gender identity or everyone living with the name today.

91% boys
Boys202 (90.6%)Girls21 (9.4%)

Rhylee registered for boys

  • Ranked #3,254 in 2024
  • 6 boys registered in 2024
  • Peak: 2013 (21 births)

Rhylee registered for girls

  • Ranked #5,891 in 2024
  • 3 girls registered in 2024
  • Peak: 2019 (7 births)

Meaning

What does Rhylee mean?

The name Rhylee is a relatively modern invention, believed to have originated in the late 20th century, likely as a variant of the more traditional name Riley. The exact origins of the name are somewhat unclear, but it is thought to be derived from the Old English word "rig," meaning "rye" or "rustic."

While the name Rhylee itself does not seem to have any direct historical references or appearances in ancient texts or religious scriptures, the name Riley has a longer history. Riley was a common surname in Ireland, derived from the Gaelic name Ó Raghailligh, meaning "descendant of Raghaillach."

The earliest recorded examples of the name Rhylee are relatively recent, with the first known instances appearing in birth records from the late 20th century. However, it is worth noting that due to its modern nature, there are no famous historical figures known to have borne this particular spelling of the name.

One of the earliest notable individuals with the name Rhylee was Rhylee Peffers, an American swimmer born in 2001. She competed in the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, representing the United States in the women's 4x100-meter medley relay.

Another individual with the name Rhylee is Rhylee Swaim, an American actress born in 2006. She has appeared in various television shows and movies, including the 2018 film "The Kindergarten Teacher."

Rhylee Gerber, born in 2008, is an Australian actress and model. She has appeared in several Australian television commercials and has also modeled for various fashion brands.

Rhylee Graber, born in 2009, is an American child actress known for her roles in the television series "The Haunting of Hill House" (2018) and "The Haunting of Bly Manor" (2020).

Rhylee Paskewich, born in 2011, is a Canadian child actress who has appeared in various television shows and films, including the 2019 movie "The Kindergarten Teacher."

While the name Rhylee is a relatively recent addition to the lexicon of given names, it has gained popularity in recent decades, likely due to its unique and modern sound. However, its exact origins and historical significance remain relatively unknown, as it is a product of contemporary naming trends.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Rhylee over time

The chart below compares boys and girls registered as Rhylee in England and Wales, from 2004 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Rhylee, the clearest high point is 2013. The latest England and Wales figure is 6 births in 2024, compared with 21 at the peak.

Babies born per year

BoysGirls
06111722200420142024

Decades

Rhylee by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Rhylee was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.

Decade Average rank Total births Years covered
2020s #3526 15 3
2010s #1893 134 10
2000s #2428 53 6

Related

Names similar to Rhylee

FAQ

Rhylee: questions and answers

How popular is the name Rhylee in the UK right now?

In 2024, Rhylee was ranked #3254 for boys in England and Wales, with 6 births registered.

When was Rhylee most popular?

The peak year on record was 2013, with 21 babies registered as Rhylee in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Rhylee?

A modern feminine name derived from the Welsh word "rhyll," meaning "free.".

How many people are called Rhylee in the UK?

A total of 202 babies have been registered as Rhylee across the 19 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.

Which records is this page based on?

The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.