Total births
542
Girls' name · since 1978
Arelys
Since 1978, U.S. Social Security records show 542 babies named Arelys, peaking in 2023. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #3296
- among girls today
- 542
- born since 1978
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 81%
- more common than other girls
542 babies have been named Arelys since 1978, making it today's #3296 girls' name.
Arelys has 542 recorded births among girls since 1978, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #3296 as of the latest data, more common than 81% of girls, busiest in the 2020s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1978 to 2025.
- #3296 among girls today
- 542 born since 1978
- 2020s peak decade
- 81% more common than other girls
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Arelys is currently the #3296 girls' name in America, more common than 81% of girls - 542 born since 1978, peaking in the 2020s.
- #3296
- among girls today
- 542
- born since 1978
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 81%
- more common than other girls
Arelys vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#3296
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 81% of names given to girls today.
2020s
Peak decade
30% of everyone ever named Arelys was born in this single decade.
2023
Single peak year
69 babies were named Arelys in 2023 - its busiest year on record.
How Arelys compares
542 Top 43% higher than 57% 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
Arelys's all-time total is 42% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Arelys | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 542 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 69 | 48 | 19,840 |
Arelys's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Arelys's SSA record in two at 2004 and the more recent half accounts for 61% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 39%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 2012, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2023 peak of 69, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Arelys at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2023
Current rank
#3,296
Active since
1978
Arelys popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1978–2025
- Peak year (2023)
- 69
- Annual births at peak, across 48 years of records
Arelys by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2020s was Arelys's strongest decade.
162 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 30% of all-time use.
Arelys births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 12
1970s
12 births
- 1980s
1980s
80 births
- 1990s
1990s
76 births
- 2000s
2000s
126 births
- 2010s
2010s
86 births
- 2020s
2020s
162 births
What this shows Peak: 2020s at 162 births (30% of all-time use).
How Arelys 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 Arelys's total volume
Arelys vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Arelys by state
Where Arelys concentrates geographically, total births since 1978
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 31 | 5.7% |
| #2 | Texas | | 22 | 4.1% |
| #3 | Florida | | 20 | 3.7% |
| #4 | Illinois | | 18 | 3.3% |
| #5 | New York | | 6 | 1.1% |
California share of Arelys's total US births 5.7%
Even split
31 of 542 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Arelys? ▼
Since 1978, Social Security records show 542 babies named Arelys. Today it holds rank #3296 among girls. Its busiest year on record was 2023, with 69 births.
When was Arelys most popular? ▼
Arelys was most popular in the 2020s decade with 162 total births. The single peak year was 2023.
Where is Arelys most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Arelys are California (31 births), Texas (22 births), Florida (20 births).
How long has the name Arelys been used? ▼
Records for Arelys go back to 1978, giving 48 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Arelys? ▼
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 Arelys's data
- California records the most Arelyss (31 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 Arelys
Nearby Names Like Arelys
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Arelys
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
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Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1978–2025 (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. "Arelys: #3296 Girls' Name - 542 Births, Peak 2023." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/arelys. 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 Arelys 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 July 2026.