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Reiley

OriginEnglish, Irish
Meaning"rye clearing; courageous"

About Reiley

Reiley is a gender-neutral name of Irish and Gaelic origin that has become increasingly popular as a masculine name. It's a modern spelling variation of Riley, which derived from the Irish surname Ó Raghailligh, meaning 'descendant of Raghallach' (a personal name meaning 'valiant'). This alternate spelling maintains the same pronunciation while giving it a distinctive appearance. Reiley gained popularity in the United States during the 1990s and 2000s as part of the trend toward using Irish surnames as first names. As a boy's name, Reiley projects a friendly, approachable image while maintaining a sense of strength. It offers parents a name with Celtic roots and a contemporary feel.

Pronounced RAY-lee.

As of October 2026, Reiley ranked #13715 in US births in 2023 SSA, peaked at #3887 in 2002.

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Famous Reileys

  • (Eric) Reiley McClendon

    American actor

  • John Reiley Guthrie

    American army general

  • Reiley Dilys Stella Willis (b. 2010)

    daughter of Stella McCartney & Alasdhair Willis

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