Arliss

Meaning & origin

Arliss is a rare Scottish place name that briefly surfaced as a given name in the early 20th century. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1919, likely inspired by the surname Arliss, which itself derives from a Gaelic word for 'high' or 'promontory'. The name reached its modest peak in 1933, when it ranked 1,289th, but it has since faded from common use. With a trajectory described as stable, Arliss has not seen a revival in recent decades, and no births have been recorded in the latest year. Its origins tie it to Scottish and English heritage, and it remains a distinctive choice for those seeking an uncommon name with geographic roots.

Arliss is a Scottish surname turned given name, derived from the Gaelic word 'àrd' meaning 'high' or 'promontory', referring to a geographical feature. It was first used as a first name in the early 20th century, likely inspired by the Scottish surname Arliss or Arless. The name saw modest popularity in the 1930s, peaking in 1933, but has remained rare since.