Areli
Girl name · #1269 in 2025 · Rare
How old is the name Areli? In official American birth records, Areli has been tracked continuously since 1966, giving it 59 years of documented American history.
Areli is currently the #1269 girl name in the United States — 177 babies received it in 2025. A decade ago it stood at #1396, so the name has been rising over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 10,169 girls born in 2025 was named Areli.
Babies named Areli per year. Source: Official national birth records.
The 59-year story
Areli first appears in the Social Security records in 1966, when 5 girls received the name. Its peak came in 2008, when 330 girls were named Areli — good for #850 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Areli against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Areli in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Areli is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Areli will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Areli is most common
State-level data for Areli is too sparse in 2025 to rank by rate — in most states its count falls below the SSA's per-state reporting threshold (counts under 5 are withheld).
Names like Areli
Statistically, parents drawn to Areli tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Anayeli, Yareli, Yaneli, Araceli, and Emeli.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Areli | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 177 | #1261 |
| 2024 | 157 | #1420 |
| 2023 | 170 | #1330 |
| 2022 | 141 | #1521 |
| 2021 | 103 | #1910 |
| 2020 | 87 | #2100 |
| 2019 | 106 | #1888 |
| 2018 | 120 | #1717 |
| 2017 | 120 | #1752 |
| 2016 | 152 | #1496 |
| 2015 | 168 | #1396 |
| 2014 | 199 | #1228 |
| 2013 | 168 | #1382 |
| 2012 | 187 | #1279 |
| 2011 | 212 | #1157 |
| 2010 | 231 | #1075 |
| 2009 | 262 | #1007 |
| 2008 | 330 | #850 |
| 2007 | 295 | #918 |
| 2006 | 267 | #976 |
| 2005 | 265 | #935 |
| 2004 | 286 | #859 |
| 2003 | 289 | #843 |
| 2002 | 212 | #1022 |
| 2001 | 220 | #976 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Areli?
In official American birth records, the name Areli first appeared in 1966 (over 59 years ago), when 5 newborn girls received the name. It has been tracked in modern national records for 59 years.
Is Areli a popular girl name?
Areli ranked #1269 among girls in 2025 with 177 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #1396.
When was the name Areli most popular?
Areli peaked in 2008, when 330 American girls received the name (ranked #850 that year). Since 2008 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Areli?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 10,169 newborn American girls was named Areli. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.