There are
1493
Reilleys in the USA
Reilley is the
18502nd
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Reilley

JohnC.

John C. Reilly is an American actor and comedian known for his roles in films like 'Boogie Nights,' 'Chicago,' and 'Step Brothers.'

TaraReid

Tara Reid is an American actress and model known for her roles in films like 'American Pie,' 'The Big Lebowski,' and the 'Sharknado' franchise.

JackReilly

Jack Reilly was an American jazz pianist, composer, and educator known for his innovative approach to piano improvisation and composition.

CarolineReilly

Caroline Reilly is an American journalist and news anchor, currently working for ABC News as a correspondent and anchor for 'World News Now.'

MikeReilly

Mike Reilly is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenseman who has played in the National Hockey League for teams like the Minnesota Wild and the Montreal Canadiens.

BethReilly

Beth Reilly is an American entrepreneur and businesswoman, known for her successful ventures in the fashion and beauty industry.

TomReilly

Tom Reilly is a former American politician who served as the Attorney General of Massachusetts from 1999 to 2007.

KevinReilly

Kevin Reilly is an American television executive and producer, known for his work as the President of Entertainment at both NBC and FOX.

BridgetReilly

Bridget Reilly is an Irish artist known for her abstract paintings and optical art, often characterized by bold geometric patterns and vibrant colors.

MollyReilly

Molly Reilly is an American journalist and writer, currently working as a senior politics editor for The Huffington Post.

Reilley Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'Reilley' is of Irish origin and is an Anglicized form of the Gaelic surname 'Ó Raghailligh.' It is derived from the personal name 'Raghallach,' which means 'valiant' or 'courageous.'
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Reilley' is most commonly found in Ireland, particularly in the counties of Mayo, Roscommon, and Leitrim. It is also found in smaller numbers in other parts of the United Kingdom and the United States.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Reilley' include 'Riley,' 'O'Reilly,' 'O'Riley,' 'O'Rielly,' 'O'Rielly,' 'O'Reily,' 'O'Riely,' 'Rielly,' and 'Riehl.' These variations often reflect different anglicizations or regional pronunciations of the original Irish surname.
Migration and ImmigrationThe name 'Reilley' has been carried by Irish immigrants to various countries, including the United States, Canada, Australia, and the United Kingdom, particularly during periods of Irish emigration in the 19th and early 20th centuries.