Areli
Girl name · #1269 in 2025 · Uniqueness 34/100
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, 1880–2025. Source: SSA.
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?
Areli scores 34 out of 100 on our uniqueness scale, which blends current rarity with five-year momentum — putting it in the "distinctive" band. That middle band is the sweet spot many parents hunt for: recognizable without being everywhere.
Where Areli is most common
Geography matters for names, and Areli is no exception. In 2025 the states with the most Arelis were CA (48), TX (44), AZ (6), CO (6), FL (6). Raw counts naturally favor populous states, but the spread still hints at where the name is part of the local naming culture.
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
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. It scores 34/100 on our uniqueness scale (rarity blended with momentum), which we classify as "distinctive".
Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration name statistics, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect Social Security card applications; names with fewer than 5 occurrences in a state-year are suppressed by the SSA.