Girl · #11,832 in 2026

Arali

Name: Popularity of the name Arali in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Arali, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Nerium oleander, commonly known as oleander, rose laurel, be-still tree or rosebay, is a shrub or small tree cultivated worldwide in temperate and subtropical areas as an ornamental and landscaping plant. It is the only species currently classified in the genus Nerium, belonging to subfamily Apocynoideae of the dogbane family Apocynaceae.

Current Rank

#11,832

Peak Rank

#11,832 (2015)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1994

First Year

2015

Last Year

2015

Peak Year

#11832

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Arali

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

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Etymology

The taxonomic name Nerium oleander was first assigned by Linnaeus in 1753. The genus name Nerium is the Latinized form of the Ancient Greek name for the plant nẽrion (νήριον), which is in turn derived from the Greek for water, nẽros (νηρός), because of the natural habitat of the oleander along rivers and streams. [ citation needed ] The origins of the species name are disputed. The word oleander appears as far back as the first century AD, when the Greek physician Pedanius Dioscorides cited it as one of the terms used by the Romans for the plant. Merriam-Webster believes the word is a Medieval

Origin & history

An Oleander , an 1882 painting by Lawrence Alma-Tadema . Nerium oleander has a history of cultivation going back millennia, especially amongst the great ancient civilizations of the Mediterranean Basin . Some scholars believe it to be the rhodon (rose), also called the 'Rose of Jericho', mentioned in apocryphal writings ( Sirach 24:14) dating back to between 450 and 180 BC. The ancient Greeks had several names for the plant, including rhododaphne , nerion , rhododendron and rhodon . Pliny confirmed that the Romans had no Latin word for the plant, but used the Greek terms instead. Pedanius Dios

The Story of Arali

Arali first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1994, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2015, when 8 Aralis were born — ranking #11,832 that year. As of 2026, Arali ranks #11,832 for baby girls with 8 births, with steady use. In total, more than 61 Aralis have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Arali

Phonetically similar names — useful when Arali is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Rollie
Raleigh
Rawly
Rawley
Really
Rally
Riley
Rolly
Reali

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Arali

What does the name Arali mean?

How popular is Arali in 2026?

In 2026, Arali ranks #11,832 among girls' names in the U.S., with 8 babies given the name that year.

When was Arali most popular?

Arali reached its peak popularity in 2015, ranking #11,832 that year with 8 babies given the name.

Is Arali a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Arali is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Arali?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Arali include Ellabelle, Kitra, Abrah. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Arali

Arali is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1994 and has accumulated 61 births in the dataset. Arali's peak popularity came in 2015 when it ranked #11,832. Use the chart and map above to compare Arali's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.