Arley
- US rank
- #1,753
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #641 in 1885
92 babies were named Arley in the US in 2025. It has climbed 316 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1884–2025
US births per million boys, 1885–2025
Most popular states (2025)
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Arley you might not know, from US birth records and Wikipedia. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
Famous Arley
Arley Dinas
Colombian association football player
Choose Arley and your child shares a first name with Arley Dinas, a Colombian association football player. A ready-made answer when someone asks “Arley, like who?” Arley Dinas's Wikipedia article is available in 43 languages, a good sign of just how widely known they are.
Read about Arley Dinas on Wikipedia (opens in a new tab)- How commonAbout 1 in every 18,553 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Arley, 92 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Arley would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryArley first shows up in US birth records in 1884, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 141 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1885, when it reached #641.
- Then vs nowArley is 9.6× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 178,571 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 18,553.
- TrendArley has climbed 316 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #1,753. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedArley is most popular in Arizona, where it ranks #559, followed by California (#957). It's in the top 1,000 in 2 states.
- Boy or girlArley is given to both boys and girls: 73% of the 126 babies named Arley in 2025 were boys. That makes it one of the names that truly works for either.
About the name Arley
Arley is a gender-neutral name of English origin. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with A and ending in “-ley”. US birth records list Arley for boys from 1885 to 2025, in 137 of those 141 years. Its best year was 1885, when it ranked #641 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #1,753, with 92 babies. Of the 126 US babies named Arley in 2025, 27% were girls and 73% were boys.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 7.8 | 129,032 girls |
| 1890s | 4.8 | 209,205 girls |
| 1900s | 1.9 | 523,560 girls |
| 1910s | 3.2 | 316,456 girls |
| 1920s | 5.7 | 174,520 girls |
| 1930s | 2.5 | 393,701 girls |
| 1980s | 6.4 | 156,986 girls |
| 1990s | 3.1 | 322,581 girls |
| 2000s | 6.4 | 156,740 girls |
| 2010s | 16 | 64,144 girls |
| 2020s | 21 | 47,733 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 38 | 26,624 boys |
| 1890s | 59 | 16,966 boys |
| 1900s | 53 | 18,943 boys |
| 1910s | 45 | 22,012 boys |
| 1920s | 47 | 21,182 boys |
| 1930s | 37 | 26,903 boys |
| 1940s | 22 | 44,964 boys |
| 1950s | 11 | 92,251 boys |
| 1960s | 7.0 | 142,045 boys |
| 1970s | 5.6 | 178,571 boys |
| 1980s | 7.2 | 139,276 boys |
| 1990s | 9.2 | 109,170 boys |
| 2000s | 7.0 | 143,678 boys |
| 2010s | 32 | 31,095 boys |
| 2020s | 43 | 23,520 boys |
More English names
- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
- Girl name: Charlotte · free
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
Questions about the name Arley
What is the origin of the name Arley?
Arley has English roots in our records. Other English names include Olivia, Charlotte, Oliver.
Is Arley a boy or girl name?
Both. Arley is used for boys and girls: in 2025, 27% of US babies named Arley were girls.
How popular is the name Arley?
Arley ranked #1,753 for US boys in 2025, given to 92 babies. Its best year was 1885 (#641).