Holding steady, #7,491 for girls today.
Popularity of Arleny since 1981
Babies named Arleny per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 36 |
| 2000s | 92 |
| 2010s | 113 |
| 2020s | 82 |
Meaning & origin
Arleny is a rare modern name that first entered U.S. birth records in 1981. Its highest popularity came in 2019, when it ranked 7,491st, though it remains uncommon overall, occurring in roughly 1 in every 114,805 births as of 2025. The name's trajectory has been stable, suggesting a small but consistent niche of use. Arleny is likely a modern invention, blending elements of names like Arlene and Marlene with the popular -y ending. Without a clear etymology or historical presence, it stands as a contemporary choice with a soft, melodic sound. It has not been strongly associated with any particular U.S. state, reflecting its scattered, low-frequency usage.
Arleny first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1981, likely a modern invention combining sounds from names like Arlene, Marlene, or Darlene with the fashionable -y ending. It has no clear historical or linguistic derivation and is best classified as a contemporary coined name.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Arlie, Lenny
Sibling names for Arleny
Names that share Arleny's style, for a brother or sister.
