Total births
6,624
Girls' name · since 1966
Areli
Since 1966, U.S. Social Security records show 6,624 babies named Areli, peaking in 2008. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #1422
- among girls today
- 6,624
- born since 1966
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 92%
- more common than other girls
Yes -- Areli is the #1422 most popular girls' name in the U.S. today, with 6,624 recorded since 1966.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Areli has been recorded 6,624 times among girls since 1966, currently ranked #1422 nationally and more common than 92% of girls, with its heaviest use in the 2000s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1966 to 2025.
- #1422 among girls today
- 6,624 born since 1966
- 2000s peak decade
- 92% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Areli is currently the #1422 girls' name in America, more common than 92% of girls - 6,624 born since 1966, peaking in the 2000s.
- #1422
- among girls today
- 6,624
- born since 1966
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 92%
- more common than other girls
Areli vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#1422
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 92% of names given to girls today.
2000s
Peak decade
39% of everyone ever named Areli was born in this single decade.
2008
Single peak year
330 babies were named Areli in 2008 - its busiest year on record.
How Areli compares
6,624 Top 11% higher than 89% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Areli's all-time total is 17x the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Areli | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 6,624 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 330 | 48 | 19,840 |
Areli's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Areli's SSA record in two at 1998 and the more recent half accounts for 81% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 19%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1966, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2008 peak of 330, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Areli at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2008
Current rank
#1,422
Active since
1966
Areli popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1966–2025
- Peak year (2008)
- 330
- Annual births at peak, across 60 years of records
Areli popularity over time - boys
115 total births recorded since 1989 (Areli as boys' name)
Areli by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Areli's strongest decade.
2,596 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 39% of all-time use.
Areli births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 10
1960s
10 births
- 1970s 76
1970s
76 births
- 1980s 264
1980s
264 births
- 1990s
1990s
1,180 births
- 2000s
2000s
2,596 births
- 2010s
2010s
1,663 births
- 2020s 835
2020s
835 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 2,596 births (39% of all-time use).
How Areli compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Areli's total volume
Areli vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Areli by state
Where Areli concentrates geographically, total births since 1966
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 2,087 | 31.5% |
| #2 | Texas | | 1,317 | 19.9% |
| #3 | Illinois | | 417 | 6.3% |
| #4 | Arizona | | 233 | 3.5% |
| #5 | Florida | | 167 | 2.5% |
| #6 | North Carolina | | 151 | 2.3% |
| #7 | Georgia | | 137 | 2.1% |
| #8 | New York | | 127 | 1.9% |
California share of Areli's total US births 31.5%
Even split
2,087 of 6,624 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 25 reporting states.
Areli appears in 25 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Areli? ▼
Since 1966, Social Security records show 6,624 babies named Areli. Today it holds rank #1422 among girls. Its busiest year on record was 2008, with 330 births.
When was Areli most popular? ▼
Areli was most popular in the 2000s decade with 2,596 total births. The single peak year was 2008.
Where is Areli most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Areli are California (2,087 births), Texas (1,317 births), Illinois (417 births).
How long has the name Areli been used? ▼
Areli has been recorded in Social Security data since 1966, spanning 60 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Areli? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Arely, Aretha, Aretta, Arelis, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Areli's data
- Areli's decade-level peak was the 2000s (2,596 total births); usage has since declined to 835 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Arelis (2,087 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Areli
Nearby Names Like Areli
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Areli
Arely Girl
#924 11,216 births
Aretha Girl
5,656 births
Aretta Girl
1,142 births
Arelis Girl
#6994 1,015 births
Areanna Girl
645 births
Compare Areli side by side: Areli vs Arely Areli vs Aretha Areli vs Aretta
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Areli
Baila #1421
3,416 births · Peak 2024
Zaya #1423
2,532 births · Peak 2023
Lorraine #1420
209,910 births · Peak 1928
Emberlee #1424
1,878 births · Peak 2020
Amiya #1419
8,672 births · Peak 2009
Amilia #1425
3,038 births · Peak 2023
Anneliese #1418
5,943 births · Peak 2005
Kaylin #1426
19,307 births · Peak 2008
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1966–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Areli: #1422 Girls' Name - 6,624 Births, Peak 2008." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/areli. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Areli draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.