Arelys
Every Arelys since 1978 — 542 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Arelys
Arelys is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #4,891 in 2025 with 27 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1978, 542 American babies have been named Arelys. Its peak came in 2023, when 69 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Arelys stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Arelys year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 27 | #4,891 |
| 2024 | 48 | #3,285 |
| 2023 | 69 | #2,560 |
| 2022 | 7 | #12,369 |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | 11 | #9,016 |
| 2019 | 7 | #12,591 |
| 2018 | 11 | #9,218 |
| 2017 | 11 | #9,397 |
| 2016 | 10 | #10,184 |
| 2015 | 5 | #16,706 |
| 2014 | 13 | #8,525 |
| 2013 | 8 | #12,121 |
| 2012 | 5 | #17,163 |
| 2011 | 6 | #15,027 |
| 2010 | 10 | #10,529 |
| 2009 | 10 | #10,771 |
| 2008 | 10 | #10,896 |
| 2007 | 13 | #9,072 |
| 2006 | 13 | #8,776 |
| 2005 | 14 | #7,937 |
| 2004 | 20 | #5,994 |
| 2003 | 27 | #4,686 |
| 2002 | 7 | #12,332 |
| 2001 | 12 | #8,243 |
| 2000 | — | — |
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| 1985 | 12 | #5,697 |
| 1980 | 6 | #9,174 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Arelys in 2025?
Arelys ranked #4,891 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 27 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Arelys?
542 babies have been named Arelys in the United States since 1978, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Arelys most popular?
Arelys peaked in 2023, when 69 newborns received the name.
Is Arelys a boy or girl name?
Arelys is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Arelys rising or falling?
Arelys is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.