Total births
1,308
Unisex name · since 1998
Rylei
Since 1998, U.S. Social Security records show 1,308 babies named Rylei, peaking in 2018. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #3214
- among girls today
- 1,308
- born since 1998
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 82%
- more common than other girls
Yes -- Rylei is the #3214 most popular unisex name in the U.S. today, with 1,308 recorded since 1998.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Rylei has been recorded 1,308 times among girls since 1998, currently ranked #3214 nationally and more common than 82% of girls, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1998 to 2025.
- #3214 among girls today
- 1,308 born since 1998
- 2010s peak decade
- 82% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Rylei is currently the #3214 unisex name in America, more common than 82% of girls - 1,308 born since 1998, peaking in the 2010s.
- #3214
- among girls today
- 1,308
- born since 1998
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 82%
- more common than other girls
Rylei vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#3214
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 82% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
51% of everyone ever named Rylei was born in this single decade.
2018
Single peak year
82 babies were named Rylei in 2018 - its busiest year on record.
How Rylei compares
1,308 Top 28% higher than 72% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Rylei's all-time total is 3x the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Rylei | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,308 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 82 | 48 | 19,840 |
Rylei's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Rylei splits its recorded history at 2012: 66% of all births land in the more recent half, 34% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1998 (7 births) -- compare that against the 2018 peak of 82 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Rylei at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2018
Current rank
#3,214
Active since
1998
Rylei popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1998–2025
- Peak year (2018)
- 82
- Annual births at peak, across 28 years of records
Rylei popularity over time - boys
73 total births recorded since 2005 (Rylei as boys' name)
Rylei by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Rylei's strongest decade.
666 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 51% of all-time use.
Rylei births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 17
1990s
17 births
- 2000s
2000s
305 births
- 2010s
2010s
666 births
- 2020s
2020s
320 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 666 births (51% of all-time use).
How Rylei compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Rylei's total volume
Rylei vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Rylei by state
Where Rylei concentrates geographically, total births since 1998
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 85 | 6.5% |
| #2 | Louisiana | | 57 | 4.4% |
| #3 | Pennsylvania | | 43 | 3.3% |
| #4 | Georgia | | 42 | 3.2% |
| #5 | Ohio | | 27 | 2.1% |
| #6 | Florida | | 26 | 2.0% |
| #7 | California | | 23 | 1.8% |
| #8 | Mississippi | | 22 | 1.7% |
Texas share of Rylei's total US births 6.5%
Even split
85 of 1,308 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 14 reporting states.
Rylei appears in 14 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Rylei? ▼
Rylei has been given to 1,308 babies in the U.S. since 1998, according to SSA data. Among girls, it ranks #3214 as of the latest data. 82 babies were born in 2018, its single highest year.
When was Rylei most popular? ▼
Rylei was most popular in the 2010s decade with 666 total births. The single peak year was 2018.
Where is Rylei most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Rylei are Texas (85 births), Louisiana (57 births), Pennsylvania (43 births).
Is Rylei a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Rylei is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 1,308 births, and as a boy's name it has 73 births.
How long has the name Rylei been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Rylei since 1998 -- 28 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Rylei? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Rylee, Ryleigh, Rylie, Rylan, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Rylei's data
- Rylei's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (666 total births) through the 2020s (320) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Texas records the most Ryleis (85 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Rylei
Nearby Names Like Rylei
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Rylei
Rylee Girl
#125 69,010 births
Ryleigh Girl
#302 35,139 births
Rylie Girl
#483 23,271 births
Rylan Girl
#1126 6,628 births
Ryley Girl
#4159 3,341 births
Compare Rylei side by side: Rylei vs Rylee Rylei vs Ryleigh Rylei vs Rylie
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Rylei
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Kensleigh #3215
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Kayliana #3212
1,110 births · Peak 2013
Lianny #3216
407 births · Peak 2024
Tenzin #3211
1,253 births · Peak 2023
Zuriah #3217
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Bruchy #3210
614 births · Peak 2024
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1,526 births · Peak 2011
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1998–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Rylei: #3214 Unisex Name - 1,308 Births, Peak 2018." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/rylei. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Rylei draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.