Holding steady, #6,838 for girls today.
Popularity of Arelia since 1912
Babies named Arelia per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 29 |
| 1920s | 22 |
| 1930s | 31 |
| 1940s | 17 |
| 1950s | 28 |
| 1960s | 6 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 17 |
| 1990s | 11 |
| 2000s | 42 |
| 2010s | 47 |
| 2020s | 67 |
Meaning & origin
Arelia is a rare feminine name with a delicate, melodic quality. First recorded in the United States in 1912, it has never achieved widespread popularity. In the most recent data, it ranked 6,838 with a roughly 1 in 100,454 chance of a baby girl receiving the name. Its usage has remained stable, with a peak in 2025, the latest year of data. The name is not associated with any particular state or region. Most likely a modern elaboration of Aurelia, Arelia offers a blend of familiarity and distinctiveness.
Arelia is a name of uncertain origin, likely a modern diminutive or variant of Aurelia, the Latin feminine form of Aurelius, from 'aureus' (golden). It may also be a creative combination of familiar name elements like 'Ara' and 'elia'. The name gained minor use in the United States beginning in the early 20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ari, Ellie, Lia, Ree
Sibling names for Arelia
Names that share Arelia's style, for a brother or sister.
