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Reiley

♂ Boy

How to Pronounce Reiley

Pronounced RY-lee /ˈraɪ.li/High

Meaning: Reiley is a variant spelling of Riley (Reilly), an anglicized form of the Irish surname O Raghallaigh, tied to a root suggesting 'courageous' or 'valiant.' As a given name it has surged for both sexes; here it is recorded for boys, carrying the surname's brave sense.Low

In 30 seconds: Reiley is a spelling variant of Riley, from an Irish surname meaning 'courageous,' used for boys from the mid-nineteen-nineties (said RY-lee).
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Origin LowIrish, American
MeaningReiley is a variant spelling of Riley (Reilly), an anglicized form of the Irish surname O Raghallaigh, tied to a root suggesting 'courageous' or 'valiant.' As a given name it has surged for both sexes; here it is recorded for boys, carrying the surname's brave sense.
U.S. rank (2023)#13715 ↘ Falling
2023 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2006
Total births (all-time)≈ 324

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200919942023

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Reiley is one of several spellings of Riley that grew in United States records from the 1990s as the name climbed for boys and girls alike. Its origin is the Irish surname O Raghallaigh, associated with courage.

This spelling stayed rare for boys, given to only a couple dozen a year at its mid-2000s high. A boy named Reiley then is in his late teens or twenties now; Riley remains the standard while this variant stays uncommon.

Did you know? Behind the -ei- spelling stands the Irish clan name O Raghallaigh, the same source as the surnames Riley and Reilly.
Overall data confidence 35%
References - Reiley — Variant of Riley < Irish O Raghallaigh

Variations

RileyReillyRylee

Nicknames

RyeLey

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Reiley mean?

It is a spelling variant of Riley, from an Irish surname meaning 'courageous.'

How do you pronounce Reiley?

It's said RY-lee /ˈraɪ.li/, two syllables.

Is Reiley a boy or girl name?

Reiley is used as a boy's name.

Is Reiley a popular name?

No, this spelling stayed rare for boys, peaking at only a couple dozen a year in the two-thousands.

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