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Arelly

uh-REL-ee · Of uncertain origin; possibly a modern coinage influenced by names like Aria and Molly.

2025 rank (girls)
#10,107
Babies named in 2025
9
Peak popularity
2004
2025 frequency
1 in 178,585 girls
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Declining since 2008

Declining since 2008, #10,107 for girls today.

Popularity of Arelly since 1991

Babies named Arelly per year in U.S. Social Security records.

81523200020102020Most births 2004Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1990s35
2000s154
2010s92
2020s26

Meaning & origin

Arelly is a modern and uncommon name in the United States, first appearing on birth records in 1991. Its rank in 2025 was 10,107, with a frequency of about 1 in 178,585 newborns. The name reached its highest popularity in 2004, but has been falling in use since 2008. Arelly has no strong regional associations, as it has not been recorded as a top name in any state. Its origins are unclear, and it is best understood as a creative modern coinage, likely influenced by the fashionable -elly suffix found in names like Hailey and the trendy A- start of names like Aria. Parents choosing Arelly today are selecting a distinctive name that remains outside the mainstream.

Arelly first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1991, suggesting it is a modern invented name. It may blend the popular initial sound of names like Arianna or Aria with the -elly suffix seen in names such as Hailey or Kelly. No historical or traditional linguistic roots have been identified for this name.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Ari, Ellie, Relly

Variants: Arelie, Arielly

Sibling names for Arelly

Names that share Arelly's style, for a brother or sister.

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Arelly mean?
The meaning of Arelly is uncertain. It is believed to be a modern invented name, possibly created by combining sounds from names like Aria and Kelly.
How common is the name Arelly?
Arelly is a rare name. In the most recent data from 2025, it ranked 10,107 in the United States, with about 1 in 178,585 newborns given the name.
Is Arelly a boy or girl name?
Arelly is almost exclusively used as a girl's name. U.S. data shows it is given to girls.