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.

Reiley is also given to girls.

Pronounced RAY-lee.

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