Rising since 2015, #7,491 for girls today.
Popularity of Arli since 1999
Babies named Arli per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 7 |
| 2000s | 46 |
| 2010s | 38 |
| 2020s | 50 |
Meaning & origin
Arli is a modern name that first entered U.S. Social Security records in 1999. It remains rare, ranking 7,491 in 2025 with about 1 in 114,805 newborns given the name. Its peak year was 2003, after which usage declined until a resurgence began around 2015. As a recent coinage, Arli has no deep historical roots; it was likely created as a variant of existing names like Arlie or as an independent invention. The name has been used predominantly for girls, though it is sometimes given to boys. Its appeal may lie in its short, melodic sound and resemblance to popular surnames or place names.
Arli first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1999, suggesting a modern coinage. It may be a blend or respelling of names like Arlie or Harley, or a shortened form of names such as Arlina. Its usage has been sparse and predominantly for girls.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Arl
Sibling names for Arli
Names that share Arli's style, for a brother or sister.
