Total births
1,015
Girls' name · since 1962
Arelis
Since 1962, U.S. Social Security records show 1,015 babies named Arelis, peaking in 1978. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #6994
- among girls today
- 1,015
- born since 1962
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 61%
- more common than other girls
Arelis currently ranks #6994 among girls' names in America, with 1,015 babies recorded since 1962.
Social Security Administration records show Arelis recorded 1,015 times among girls since 1962, holding rank #6994 nationally today, ahead of 61% of girls, peaking in the 2000s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1962 to 2025.
- #6994 among girls today
- 1,015 born since 1962
- 2000s peak decade
- 61% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Arelis is currently the #6994 girls' name in America, more common than 61% of girls - 1,015 born since 1962, peaking in the 2000s.
- #6994
- among girls today
- 1,015
- born since 1962
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 61%
- more common than other girls
Arelis vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#6994
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 61% of names given to girls today.
2000s
Peak decade
24% of everyone ever named Arelis was born in this single decade.
1978
Single peak year
46 babies were named Arelis in 1978 - its busiest year on record.
How Arelis compares
1,015 Top 31% higher than 69% 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
Arelis's all-time total is 166% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Arelis | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,015 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 46 | 48 | 19,840 |
Arelis's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Arelis's SSA record in two at 1996 and the more recent half accounts for 50% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 50%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1962, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1978 peak of 46, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Arelis at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1978
Current rank
#6,994
Active since
1962
Arelis popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1962–2025
- Peak year (1978)
- 46
- Annual births at peak, across 64 years of records
Arelis by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Arelis's strongest decade.
245 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 24% of all-time use.
Arelis births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 27
1960s
27 births
- 1970s
1970s
138 births
- 1980s
1980s
216 births
- 1990s
1990s
198 births
- 2000s
2000s
245 births
- 2010s
2010s
117 births
- 2020s 74
2020s
74 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 245 births (24% of all-time use).
How Arelis 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 Arelis's total volume
Arelis vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Arelis by state
Where Arelis concentrates geographically, total births since 1962
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 225 | 22.2% |
| #2 | New Jersey | | 38 | 3.7% |
| #3 | Illinois | | 29 | 2.9% |
| #4 | California | | 17 | 1.7% |
| #5 | Texas | | 15 | 1.5% |
| #6 | Florida | | 13 | 1.3% |
New York share of Arelis's total US births 22.2%
Even split
225 of 1,015 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 6 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Arelis? ▼
1,015 babies have been named Arelis since 1962. It currently ranks #6994 among girls. The peak year was 1978 with 46 births.
When was Arelis most popular? ▼
Arelis was most popular in the 2000s decade with 245 total births. The single peak year was 1978.
Where is Arelis most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Arelis are New York (225 births), New Jersey (38 births), Illinois (29 births).
How long has the name Arelis been used? ▼
Records for Arelis go back to 1962, giving 64 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Arelis? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Arely, Areli, Aretha, Aretta, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Arelis's data
- Arelis's decade-level peak was the 2000s (245 total births); usage has since declined to 74 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New York records the most Areliss (225 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York 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 Arelis
Nearby Names Like Arelis
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Arelis
Arely Girl
#924 11,216 births
Areli Girl
#1422 6,624 births
Aretha Girl
5,656 births
Aretta Girl
1,142 births
Areanna Girl
645 births
Compare Arelis side by side: Arelis vs Arely Arelis vs Areli Arelis vs Aretha
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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, 1962–2025 (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. "Arelis: #6994 Girls' Name - 1,015 Births, Peak 1978." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/arelis. 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 Arelis 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.