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Reiley

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How to Pronounce Reiley

Pronounced RY-lee /ˈraɪ.liː/Medium

Meaning: Reiley is a decorative -ei spelling of Riley, an anglicized Irish surname from O Raghallaigh, 'descendant of Raghallach', a name often linked to the sense 'valiant' or 'courageous'. It shares its root with the popular Riley.Low

In 30 seconds: Reiley respells Riley — an Irish surname read as 'valiant' — with an -ei twist (said 'RY-lee').
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Origin LowIrish
MeaningReiley is a decorative -ei spelling of Riley, an anglicized Irish surname from O Raghallaigh, 'descendant of Raghallach', a name often linked to the sense 'valiant' or 'courageous'. It shares its root with the popular Riley.
U.S. rank (2023)#17072 ↘ Falling
2023 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1998
Total births (all-time)≈ 618

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199819912023

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 an ornamented spelling of Riley, an anglicized form of the Irish surname O Raghallaigh, 'descendant of Raghallach'. The personal name behind it is often glossed 'valiant'. As Riley soared for both girls and boys, alternate spellings like Reiley followed the trend.

It was never common, cresting around 1998 while the standard Riley flourished. A Reiley today is likely a young person, and the conventional spelling remains far more familiar.

Did you know? Reiley is one of the inventive Riley spellings that crested around 1998, given to only a few dozen girls a year.
Overall data confidence 45%
References — Reiley — spelling of Riley

Variations

RileyReillyRylee

Nicknames

ReiLee

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If you like Reiley…

Rylee— a like Riley spelling for girls
Bailey— a like Irish surname-name of the era
Ryley— another Irish name
Dacey— a fellow Irish choice
Shaley— shares the -ey ending

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Reiley mean?

Reiley is a spelling of Riley, an Irish surname meaning 'descendant of Raghallach', often read as 'valiant'.

How do you pronounce Reiley?

It's said RY-lee /ˈraɪ.liː/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Reiley a boy or girl name?

Reiley is used here as a girl's name; Riley is also given to boys.

How popular is Reiley?

Reiley is a rare spelling of Riley in the U.S., most common in the late twentieth century.

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