Arley
How to say it: AHR-lee · /ˈɑrli/
From Old English 'eagle meadow' - historic place-name and surname now used as unisex given name.
Arley was the 1,323rd most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 126 babies of either sex (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1890s, its births are up about 58% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #1,260 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #1,323 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 (both sexes) | 126 |
| Share of births | 1 in 16,331 |
| Peak decade | 1890s |
| Change over 10 years | +58% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #1,260 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Once heard in the 1890s, Arley slipped away almost entirely around the 1970s. It has now returned to its former high, and growth is expected to continue.
What goes with it
Bright meadow lightness comes through in soft sounds across two beats. Oakley feels kindred in spirit.
Nicknames
- Arlie
- Lee
Other spellings
Honouring a Arley in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Arley is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, Spanish.
England and Wales: #463.
Famous people named Arley
- Arley Dinas (born 1974)Colombian association football player
- Arley de Queroz Sandim (born 1986)Brazilian association football player
- Arley Méndez (born 1993)Chilean world champion weightlifter
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