Emma Girl
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Arlet
GirlFrench, Spanish· “variant of Arlette”
- Meaning
- variant of Arlette (origin disputed)
- Origin
- French, Spanish
- Pronunciation
- AR-let
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #642
- US babies 2025
- 450
- Best rank
- #603 (2023)
- Peak year
- 2023
Meaning and origin of Arlet
Arlet is often said to mean “variant of Arlette”; the origin is uncertain, though it is usually linked to French and Spanish roots.
Arlet is a variant of Arlette, a French name whose origin is not certain. It is sometimes linked to Germanic elements or treated as a diminutive of other names, and it is known through Herleva, also called Arlette, the mother of William the Conqueror. In Spanish-speaking countries, Arlet has become a popular spelling in its own right. The name is short and elegant, with a soft French character and a crisp final t.
Popularity over time
Arlet first appears in US Social Security records in 1918. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 4 different years, starting in 2022. Its best national rank was #603 in 2023, the same year it reached its highest count of 493 babies. In 2025, 450 babies were named Arlet, and it ranked #642 nationally. That is 1054% more than ten years earlier, so it is clearly on the rise.
Its national rank moved from #10,501 in 1980, #5,333 in 2000, #4,751 in 2010, and #642 in 2025. Of the 3,346 US girls named Arlet since records began, 61% were born in the 2020s, its biggest decade. The 2010s come next, with 712 babies.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Ellianna, Leyla, Chaya, Zariyah, and Aliana.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Arlet ranked highest in Connecticut, Nebraska, and Colorado.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | #405 | 7 |
| Nebraska | #407 | 5 |
| Colorado | #408 | 14 |
| Texas | #450 | 74 |
| California | #459 | 73 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Arlet is usually pronounced AR-let, with two syllables. It has five letters, starts with A and ends in “-et”.
Middle names for Arlet
A few middle names that flow with Arlet: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Arlet
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Arlet mean?
Arlet is often said to mean “variant of Arlette”; the origin is uncertain, though it is usually linked to French and Spanish roots.
What is the origin of the name Arlet?
Arlet has French and Spanish roots. Arlet is a variant of Arlette, a French name whose origin is not certain.
Is Arlet a popular name?
Yes. Arlet ranked #642 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Arlet a boy or girl name?
Arlet is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Arlet?
Arlet is usually pronounced AR-let. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings