Reily

“courageous”

American origin · Unisex name

♂ 60% boys♀ 40% girls

#11904US 2020

8Births / yr

↑Rising

892All-time births

📅 Since 199400

How to pronounce Reily

REE·lee

/ˈriː.liː/ · stress on REE · 2 syllables

“courageous”

American origin · Unisex name

What does Reily mean and where does it come from?

Reily is often regarded as a modern feminine adaptation of the traditional Irish name Riley, which means 'courageous' or 'valiant.' Originally a surname, Riley has been adopted widely as a given name for both genders. Over the past few decades, names of Irish origin have surged in popularity in the

Cultural significance

Reily has been a cherished name across cultures, particularly in American-speaking communities, where it reflects values of courageous.

Peak popularity

Reached #4235 in 1998 — currently #11904 in the US.

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How else can you spell Reily?

Same sound, different look — useful if you want something slightly more distinctive

What middle names flow best with Reily?

Reily works best with short, strong middle names — one or two syllables keep the full name from becoming a mouthful

Reily Grace

How popular is Reily right now?

Rising fast — up 305 spots — currently #11904 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names

US Trend 1995–2020#11904 · Top 8.8%

1995

2000

2005

2010

2020

Year	US Rank	Births	vs Prior Year
2020	#11419	8	▲ up 305 · -11% births
2010	#11724	9	▼ down 6326 · -62% births
2005	#5398	24	▲ up 1038 · +41% births
2000	#6436	17	▲ up 8620 · +240% births
1995	#15056	5	—

Name Popularity Timeline

Popularity Statistics for Reily

Best Year2005Rank #5398

Peak Count24

Average Rank#10007

Current Trend→Stable

Data Range1995 - 20205 years

The story of Reily

Reily is a relatively modern name, first appearing in US records in 1994. With 892 total births recorded, Reily remains relatively uncommon. The name has grown more popular over time, rising from #15056 in 1995 to #11419 in 2020. Reily is used for both genders: 40% female and 60% male.

Names that peaked alongside Reily in 1998:

Emily Hannah Samantha Sarah Ashley

Reily by decade

Reily peaked in the 1990s. See all 1990s names →

Decade	Births
1990s	175
2000s ★	485
2010s	224
2020s	8

💎Reily has only 892 total recorded births since 1994 — rarer than 99% of names in our database.

What are good nicknames for Reily?

Common

ReiReieRey

What names sound and feel like Reily?

Based on sound, origin, and style — parents who love Reily also consider these

Jeily

American · A modern variation

Keily

American · Derived from 'Ceilidh',

Heily

American · A beloved name

Zeily

American · A modern invented

reilyn

American · royal; queenly

Seily

American · Heavenly or celestial

Common questions about the name Reily

What does the name Reily mean?

Reily means "courageous" — a name rooted in American tradition that carries both historical depth and timeless appeal. The meaning reflects values that have made this name endure across generations.

How popular is the name Reily?

Reily is currently a distinctive and less common name as a baby name in the US and is rapidly gaining popularity — searches for Reily have increased significantly in recent years.

What is the cultural origin of Reily?

Reily originates from American tradition. American names tend to carry strong cultural heritage and have spread across the world through migration, literature, and religion over centuries.

How do you pronounce the name Reily?

Reily is a two-syllable name pronounced R IY1 L IY0. The pronunciation is straightforward for English speakers, and the name reads clearly on paper — an important practical consideration for parents.

Is Reily trending right now?

Reily is currently on the rise — it has gained significant momentum in recent years as parents discover its appeal.