The baby name Reily is a Unisex name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced RYE-lee (/ˈraɪli/).
Reily is Irish in Origin.
The baby name Reily is a Unisex name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced RYE-lee (/ˈraɪli/).
Reily is Irish in Origin.
Reily is a modern spelling of Riley/Reilly, used for all genders. It unites two etymological streams: the Irish surname Ó Raghallaigh, anglicized O’Reilly/Reilly, meaning “descendant of Raghallach,” and the English toponymic Riley from Old English ryge + lēah, “rye clearing/meadow.” The personal name Raghallach has debated roots, often glossed as “valiant” or “courageous,” giving Reily a blend of rustic-place and heroic-family associations. Pronunciation is typically RY-lee.
As a given name, Reily emerged from the broader surname-as-first-name trend in Britain and North America, rising alongside Riley in the late 20th century; this particular spelling remains uncommon compared to Riley and Reilly. The O’Reilly clan of County Cavan kept the Irish form prominent in medieval records, and the idiom “the life of Riley” later boosted the name’s friendly, carefree image. Variant spellings include Riley, Reilly, Ryley, Rylie, and Rylee.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PH | 0 | #110 | 1 | 5,607 | |
| EE | Girls | 0 | #142 | 1 | 1,888 |
| LU | Boys | 0 | #220 | 1 | 4,970 |
| EC | Boys | 0 | #246 | 1 | 3,322 |
| Canada | Boys | 2005 | #289 | 6 | 2,156 |
| JM | Boys | 0 | #293 | 1 | 6,876 |
| CN | Girls | 0 | #359 | 1 | 8,829 |
| BO | 0 | #408 | 1 | 6,868 | |
| GT | Boys | 0 | #496 | 4 | 7,625 |
| PA | Boys | 0 | #505 | 1 | 9,305 |
| CR | Boys | 0 | #509 | 2 | 10,188 |
| HK | Boys | 0 | #557 | 1 | 12,905 |
| CR | Girls | 0 | #571 | 3 | 11,342 |
| BD | Boys | 0 | #605 | 1 | 10,045 |
| BO | Boys | 0 | #617 | 6 | 9,244 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #649 | 2 | 16,104 |
| CL | Boys | 0 | #700 | 1 | 13,390 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #736 | 4 | 17,960 |
| BR | Boys | 0 | #785 | 1 | 12,213 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #806 | 1 | 18,755 |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #826 | 1 | 15,093 |
| United States | Boys | 2019 | #887 | 5 | 7,235 |
| United States | Girls | 2024 | #912 | 5 | 8,487 |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #915 | 1 | 14,098 |
| PE | Boys | 0 | #921 | 6 | 14,506 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #966 | 17 | 16,355 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #979 | 3 | 15,656 |
| BR | Girls | 0 | #991 | 2 | 12,708 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #1,009 | 2 | 14,861 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,149 | 4 | 16,140 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,181 | 2 | 25,439 |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,265 | 3 | 17,781 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,691 | 1 | 28,008 |
Reily is popular in 24 countries — most recent births per country:
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