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1962

First Year

2026

Last Year

1978

Peak Year

#2050

Peak Rank

1K

Total Count

58

Years Active

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## The Story of Arelis

The earliest SSA record of Arelis as a baby girl name dates back to 1962, when 5 babies received it. 1978 was its biggest year on record, with 46 newborns named Arelis — #2,050 in the national rankings. The 2000s were its strongest decade, accounting for roughly 24% of all recorded Areliss. In the latest 2026 data it stands at #6,505 among baby girl names with 17 births, holding steady (+4%). In total, more than 1K Areliss have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1960s through the 2020s.

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## Names that sound like Arelis

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

* [Arliss](/arliss)
* [Arlis](/arlis)
* Oarless
* Heirless
* Airless
* Earless
* [Harless](/harless)
* Aarhus
* Arhus
* Perlis
* Artless
* Armless

Source: [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/). Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated. 

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## Frequently Asked Questions about Arelis

What does the name Arelis mean?

Arelis is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1962\. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Arelis in 2026?

In 2026, Arelis ranks #6,505 among girls' names in the U.S., with 17 babies given the name that year.

When was Arelis most popular?

Arelis reached its peak popularity in 1978, ranking #2,050 that year with 46 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Arelis most popular?

Arelis has historically been most popular in Puerto Rico, New Jersey, New York. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Arelis.

Is Arelis a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Arelis?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Arelis include Liller, Necie, Cressie. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

## Similar Names

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## About the name Arelis 

Arelis is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1962 and has accumulated 1K births in the dataset. Arelis's peak popularity came in 1978 when it ranked #2,050\. Use the chart and map above to compare Arelis's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

### Continue exploring 

* [ Top names of 1978 → ](/year/1978)
* [ Names of the 1970s → ](/decade/1970s)
* [ Names starting with "A" → ](/letter/a)
* [ Browse all girl names → ](/names/girls)
* [ Top names of 2026 → ](/year/2026)

Data sources

* Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. [Social Security Administration ](https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/). 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 ](https://www.behindthename.com/) (used under their public API terms).
* Meaning prose and editorial summary — [Wikipedia ](https://en.wikipedia.org/) article extracts, licensed under [CC BY-SA 3.0 ](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/).
* Predicted nationality distribution — [Nationalize.io ](https://nationalize.io/).
* Phonetically similar names — [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/).

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.