Reilly

Reilly is a unisex name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 109 babies in the United States.

Reilly at a glance

Gender
Unisex name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Reilly

Reilly belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Reilly first appears in Social Security records in 1953 and has been given to 9,977 babies since 1880, including 109 in 2024.

Reilly in US records

First recorded (US)
1953
Babies named Reilly in 2024
109
Total since 1880
9,977

Reilly in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Babies named Reilly in 2025
8
Total since 1996
765

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Reilly mean?

The meaning of Reilly is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Reilly a boy or girl name?

Reilly is a unisex name. In 2024, 109 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Reilly?

Reilly comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Reilly?

Reilly is uncommon in US records — it first appears in 1953 and has been given to 9,977 babies since 1880.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].