Rye clearing or courageous
A variant of the Irish surname Reilly, derived from the Gaelic name Raghailleach. It is also frequently associated with the English surname Riley, which refers to a clearing where rye is grown. In modern usage, it is a versatile unisex choice that blends traditional roots with a contemporary spelling.
Less common today
Reily isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,444 in 2006.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
American actor known for roles in Pearl Harbor and The Fosters
