Arley
Girl name · #4176 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Arley? In official American birth records, Arley has been tracked continuously since 1884, giving it 141 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 34 baby girls were named Arley, placing it at #4176 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #4403, so the name has been rising over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 52,941 girls born in 2025 was named Arley.
Babies named Arley per year. Source: Official national birth records.
The 141-year story
Arley first appears in the Social Security records in 1884, when 6 girls received the name. Its peak came in 2021, when 36 girls were named Arley — good for #4014 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 Arley against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Arley in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Arley is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Arley will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Arley is most common
State-level data for Arley 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 Arley
Statistically, parents drawn to Arley tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Atley, Eiley, Linley, Conley, and Aisley.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Arley | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 34 | #4172 |
| 2024 | 33 | #4294 |
| 2023 | 32 | #4363 |
| 2022 | 35 | #4108 |
| 2021 | 36 | #4014 |
| 2020 | 34 | #4078 |
| 2019 | 31 | #4437 |
| 2018 | 33 | #4237 |
| 2017 | 35 | #4147 |
| 2016 | 22 | #5796 |
| 2015 | 32 | #4403 |
| 2014 | 24 | #5456 |
| 2013 | 28 | #4887 |
| 2012 | 18 | #6872 |
| 2011 | 29 | #4807 |
| 2010 | 20 | #6382 |
| 2009 | 16 | #7679 |
| 2008 | 14 | #8529 |
| 2007 | 14 | #8520 |
| 2006 | 11 | #9901 |
| 2005 | 10 | #10128 |
| 2004 | 13 | #8259 |
| 2003 | 12 | #8505 |
| 2002 | 13 | #7816 |
| 2000 | 15 | #6808 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Arley?
In official American birth records, the name Arley first appeared in 1884 (over 141 years ago), when 6 newborn girls received the name. It has over a century of continuous American history.
Is Arley a popular girl name?
Arley ranked #4176 among girls in 2025 with 34 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #4403.
When was the name Arley most popular?
Arley peaked in 2021, when 36 American girls received the name (ranked #4014 that year). Since 2021 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Arley?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 52,941 newborn American girls was named Arley. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "very rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.