UK girl's name
Rylah
A feminine name likely derived from the Hebrew name Rilla, of uncertain meaning.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2022. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Rylah is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Rylah popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2022 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4645, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2021, with 4 births.
This profile covers 8 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2021 to 2022. 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 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 8 living people in the UK are called Rylah. 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 2023 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Rylah ranked #4645 for girls in England and Wales in 2022, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2021, when 4 girls were registered as Rylah.
- • About 8 living people in the UK are estimated to have Rylah as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4645
2022
Births in 2022
4
Latest year
Peak year
2021
4 births
Estimated living
8
2026
Meaning
What does Rylah mean?
The name Rylah is believed to have originated from the Arabic language, with its roots traced back to the Middle Eastern region. The name is thought to be a variation of the Arabic name Riyala, which means "garden" or "meadow." It is a feminine name that has been in use for centuries, with its earliest recorded instances dating back to the 7th century.
In the Islamic tradition, the name Rylah is sometimes associated with the concept of paradise or a heavenly garden, reflecting the beauty and serenity that a garden represents. This connection to nature and tranquility may have contributed to the popularity of the name among Arabic-speaking communities.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Rylah was Rylah bint Abi Hatim al-Ansari, a 7th-century Arab woman who was known for her poetry and eloquence. She was a contemporary of the Prophet Muhammad and is mentioned in several historical texts from that era.
In the 11th century, Rylah al-Qurtubiyya was a renowned female scholar and poet from Cordoba, Spain. She was highly respected for her contributions to literature and her mastery of the Arabic language during the golden age of Islamic culture in Andalusia.
During the 13th century, Rylah bint al-Husayn al-Mawsiliyya was a prominent female astronomer and mathematician from Mosul, Iraq. She made significant contributions to the field of astronomy and was renowned for her expertise in calculating the positions of celestial bodies.
In the 16th century, Rylah al-Baghdadiyya was a celebrated calligrapher and artist from Baghdad, Iraq. Her intricate and beautiful calligraphic works adorned the walls of mosques and palaces, and she was highly regarded for her artistic talents.
More recently, in the 20th century, Rylah Abul Naga was an Egyptian actress and singer who gained popularity for her performances in numerous Arabic films and television shows. She was born in 1924 and passed away in 2004, leaving behind a legacy in the entertainment industry.
These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who have carried the name Rylah, showcasing its rich cultural heritage and the diverse accomplishments of those who have borne this name across various fields.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Rylah over time
The chart below shows babies named Rylah registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2021 to 2022. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Rylah, the clearest high point is 2021. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2022, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Rylah by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Rylah 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 | #4640 | 8 | 2 |
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- Rosie 35,558
- Rachel 19,034
- Rose 18,043
- Robyn 14,556
- Rosa 6,236
- Rhiannon 6,180
- Rachael 4,702
- Rebekah 4,395
- Rhianna 4,177
- Ruth 4,118
FAQ
Rylah: questions and answers
How popular is the name Rylah in the UK right now?
In 2022, Rylah was ranked #4645 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Rylah most popular?
The peak year on record was 2021, with 4 babies registered as Rylah in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Rylah?
A feminine name likely derived from the Hebrew name Rilla, of uncertain meaning.
How many people are called Rylah in the UK?
A total of 8 babies have been registered as Rylah across the 2 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.