Total births
307
Girls' name · since 1991
Arelly
Since 1991, U.S. Social Security records show 307 babies named Arelly, peaking in 2004. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #15983
- among girls today
- 307
- born since 1991
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 10%
- more common than other girls
Arelly currently ranks #15983 among girls' names in America, with 307 babies recorded since 1991.
Arelly has 307 recorded births among girls since 1991, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #15983 as of the latest data, more common than 10% of girls, busiest in the 2000s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1991 to 2025.
- #15983 among girls today
- 307 born since 1991
- 2000s peak decade
- 10% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Arelly is currently the #15983 girls' name in America, more common than 10% of girls - 307 born since 1991, peaking in the 2000s.
- #15983
- among girls today
- 307
- born since 1991
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 10%
- more common than other girls
Arelly vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#15983
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 10% of names given to girls today.
2000s
Peak decade
50% of everyone ever named Arelly was born in this single decade.
2004
Single peak year
23 babies were named Arelly in 2004 - its busiest year on record.
How Arelly compares
307 46th percentile among 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
Arelly's all-time total is 20% below the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Arelly | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 307 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 23 | 48 | 19,840 |
Arelly's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Arelly's SSA record in two at 2008 and the more recent half accounts for 51% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 49%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1994, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2004 peak of 23, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Arelly at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2004
Current rank
#15,983
Active since
1991
Arelly popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1991–2025
- Peak year (2004)
- 23
- Annual births at peak, across 35 years of records
Arelly by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Arelly's strongest decade.
154 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 50% of all-time use.
Arelly births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 35
1990s
35 births
- 2000s
2000s
154 births
- 2010s
2010s
92 births
- 2020s 26
2020s
26 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 154 births (50% of all-time use).
Arelly by state
Where Arelly concentrates geographically, total births since 1991
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 42 | 13.7% |
| #2 | Texas | | 26 | 8.5% |
California share of Arelly's total US births 13.7%
Even split
42 of 307 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Arelly? ▼
307 babies have been named Arelly since 1991. It currently ranks #15983 among girls. The peak year was 2004 with 23 births.
When was Arelly most popular? ▼
Arelly was most popular in the 2000s decade with 154 total births. The single peak year was 2004.
Where is Arelly most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Arelly are California (42 births), Texas (26 births).
How long has the name Arelly been used? ▼
Records for Arelly go back to 1991, giving 35 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Arelly? ▼
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 Arelly's data
- Arelly's decade-level peak was the 2000s (154 total births); usage has since declined to 26 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Arellys (42 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 Arelly
Nearby Names Like Arelly
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Arelly
Arely Girl
#924 11,216 births
Areli Girl
#1422 6,624 births
Aretha Girl
5,656 births
Aretta Girl
1,142 births
Arelis Girl
#6994 1,015 births
Compare Arelly side by side: Arelly vs Arely Arelly vs Areli Arelly 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, 1991–2025 (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. "Arelly: #15983 Girls' Name - 307 Births, Peak 2004." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/arelly. 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 Arelly 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.