MallowbyNames

Arlyce

AR-lis · Of uncertain origin; possibly a modern coinage combining elements of names like Arlene and Alice.

Peak popularity
1941
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Holding steady

Holding steady.

Popularity of Arlyce since 1924

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

8162419602000Most births 1941Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1920s30
1930s151
1940s135
1950s43
1960s0
1970s0
1980s0
1990s0
2000s0
2010s0
2020s0

Meaning & origin

Arlyce is a rare girls' name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1924. Its most popular year was 1941, though it never reached the national top 1,000 ranks. The name has remained stable in usage over the decades, with the latest recorded instance in 2025. It appears to be a modern coinage, possibly inspired by names like Arlene or Alice, and has no known meaning or historical origin outside of its American usage. Due to its scarcity, no top states were recorded for this name.

Arlyce first appeared in the United States in 1924, likely as a creative variation of more established names such as Arlene or Alice. It saw modest use during the mid-20th century, with its peak year in 1941. The name has not been associated with any particular cultural or linguistic tradition, and its exact derivation remains unclear.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Arly, Lys

Variants: Arlice, Arlyss

Sibling names for Arlyce

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

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Arlyce mean?
The meaning of Arlyce is uncertain; it is likely a modern invented name without a specific definition.
How popular is the name Arlyce today?
Arlyce is very rare in the United States. The latest data from 2025 shows it did not rank among the top names, and its one-in-N ratio is not available due to low usage.
Is Arlyce a boy's name or a girl's name?
Arlyce is used almost exclusively for girls, as indicated by the digest.