Rising since 1991, #269 for girls today.
Popularity of Arleth since 1991
Babies named Arleth per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 175 |
| 2000s | 1,709 |
| 2010s | 1,626 |
| 2020s | 3,330 |
Meaning & origin
Arleth is a modern American name that first entered U.S. birth records in 1991, reflecting a broader trend of creative invented names with soft sounds and feminine suffixes. Its rise in recent decades has been notable: from relative obscurity in the 1990s, it climbed to rank 269 in 2025, with a peak that same year. The name is especially popular in the District of Columbia, New Jersey, and Maryland, suggesting a regional appeal along the East Coast. At a rate of 1 in 1,390 births, Arleth remains uncommon enough to feel distinctive while being familiar in sound. Its popularity trajectory shows consistent upward movement since its debut, indicating sustained interest among parents seeking a novel yet accessible name for their daughters.
Arleth emerged in the United States in the early 1990s. It may be a phonetically appealing coinage blending the popular 'ar-' sound (as in Arlene or Ariel) with the '-eth' suffix found in names like Gwyneth or Elizabeth. Alternatively, it could be a spelling variant of the Welsh name Arlet or Arlette, though no direct derivation is attested. The name first appeared in Social Security records in 1991 and has since grown steadily in use.
Where Arleth is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Arlie, Letha
Sibling names for Arleth
Names that share Arleth's style, for a brother or sister.
