Rylah
Every Rylah since 2005 — 448 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Rylah
Rylah is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #4,966 in 2025 with 27 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 2005, 448 American babies have been named Rylah. Its peak came in 2021, when 50 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Rylah stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Rylah year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 27 | #4,966 |
| 2024 | 47 | #3,380 |
| 2023 | 43 | #3,632 |
| 2022 | 43 | #3,643 |
| 2021 | 50 | #3,247 |
| 2020 | 41 | #3,669 |
| 2019 | 36 | #4,060 |
| 2018 | 27 | #4,985 |
| 2017 | 22 | #5,794 |
| 2016 | 19 | #6,627 |
| 2015 | 13 | #8,857 |
| 2014 | 13 | #8,877 |
| 2013 | 13 | #8,956 |
| 2012 | 16 | #7,730 |
| 2011 | 13 | #9,051 |
| 2010 | 9 | #12,075 |
| 2009 | 11 | #10,534 |
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| 2005 | 5 | #18,616 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Rylah in 2025?
Rylah ranked #4,966 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 27 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Rylah?
448 babies have been named Rylah in the United States since 2005, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Rylah most popular?
Rylah peaked in 2021, when 50 newborns received the name.
Is Rylah a boy or girl name?
Rylah is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Rylah rising or falling?
Rylah is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.