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At a Glance: Name: Reilly – Meaning: descendant of Raghallach – Origin: Irish – Gender: Neutral – Pronunciation: RY-lee
Reilly is a gender-neutral Irish name, pronounced RY-lee, that means "descendant of Raghallach." It has a worldly feel, and it suits a child of any gender.
Meaning & Origin of Reilly
Meaning: Descendant of Raghallach.
Origin: Irish.
How to Pronounce Reilly
Phonetic: RY-lee IPA: /ˈraɪli/
Popularity of Reilly
Reilly peaked at #623 in 1997, when 360 babies were given the name. By 2024 it had slipped to #2730, with 63 babies, so a child named Reilly today is unlikely to share the name with a classmate.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1953–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Reilly mean?
Descendant of Raghallach.
How do you pronounce Reilly?
Reilly is pronounced RY-lee (IPA: /ˈraɪli/).
Is Reilly a popular name right now?
Reilly peaked at #623 in 1997 and is ranked #2730 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1953–2024.)
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