Rhyleigh
A feminine name of possible blend origin meaning "maiden", "fair", or "soft".
Name Census estimates that about 632 living Americans carry the first name Rhyleigh. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Rhyleigh today is around 10 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Rhyleigh births was 2019 (56 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Rhyleigh. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
632
~ 1 in 542,333 Americans
Peak year
2019
56 babies that year
Average age
10
years old
2024 SSA rank
#5,392
Tracked since 2002
Popularity
Rhyleigh: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Rhyleigh from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 368 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Rhyleigh remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Rhyleigh by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Rhyleigh during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Rhyleighs live
The SSA's state-level files cover 5 states and territories. Texas, Georgia, Mississippi recorded the most babies named Rhyleigh, while Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 23 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Rhyleigh
The name Rhyleigh is a relatively modern invention, likely derived from a combination of the names Riley and Leigh. Its origins are not rooted in any specific language or culture, but rather stem from a desire for a unique and distinctive name in recent times.
While the name itself does not have a long historical record, its component parts can be traced back further. The name Riley is of Old English origin, derived from the Old English word "rig" meaning "brushwood" or "a wood or glade." It was originally a surname that later became a given name. Leigh, on the other hand, is an English place name derived from the Old English "leah," meaning "meadow" or "clearing."
There are no known references to the name Rhyleigh in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records prior to the late 20th century. The earliest recorded examples of the name are likely found in birth records from the 1990s and early 2000s, as the name gained popularity during this time period.
As a relatively new name, there are not many famous historical figures who bore the name Rhyleigh. However, here are a few notable individuals who share this first name:
1. Rhyleigh Hinkle, an American actress born in 1995, known for her roles in the TV series "Too Close to Home" and "The Kids Are Alright."
2. Rhyleigh Killington, a Canadian singer-songwriter born in 1997, who has released several singles and EPs.
3. Rhyleigh Mackie, a Canadian soccer player born in 1995, who has played for the Canadian women's national soccer team.
4. Rhyleigh Parsons, an American singer and YouTuber born in 2000, known for her covers of popular songs on her YouTube channel.
5. Rhyleigh Russell, an Australian actress born in 2006, known for her role in the TV series "Harrow."
It is important to note that due to the relatively recent emergence of the name Rhyleigh, there may be limited historical records or notable figures bearing this name, as it has only gained popularity in modern times.
People
Rhyleigh + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Rhyleigh as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with R
Other first names starting with R with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Rhyleigh: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Rhyleigh?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 632 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Rhyleigh going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 542,333 US residents.
Is Rhyleigh a common name?
We classify Rhyleigh as "Very Rare". It ranks above 86.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 637 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Rhyleigh most popular?
The single biggest year for Rhyleigh was 2019, when 56 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Rhyleigh is about 10 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Rhyleigh a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Rhyleigh in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.