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Arley
UnisexEnglish· “from an English surname and place”
- Meaning
- from an English surname and place
- Origin
- English
- Pronunciation
- AHR-lee
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #1,755
- US babies 2025
- 92
- Best rank
- #646 (1885)
- Peak year
- 2025
Meaning and origin of Arley
Arley is an English name that is usually said to mean “from an English surname and place”.
Arley is an English surname taken from place names such as Arley in Warwickshire and Worcestershire. The Old English elements are usually explained as earn, "eagle," and leah, "wood" or "clearing," giving "eagle wood." It is used for both boys and girls. It is said AHR-lee. The name has a soft, countryside feel and resembles Harley and Arlo. It is uncommon and simple, and Arl is a possible short form.
Other spellings with the same sound: Arlie.
Popularity over time
Arley first appears in US Social Security records in 1885. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 32 different years, starting in 1885. Its best national rank was #646 in 1885, and the most babies received it in 2025, when 92 were named Arley. In 2025, 92 babies were named Arley, and it ranked #1,755 nationally. That is 51% more than ten years earlier, so it is clearly on the rise.
Its national rank moved from #1,047 in 1920, #1,466 in 1950, #4,524 in 1980, #5,950 in 2000, #3,079 in 2010, and #1,755 in 2025. Of the 3,648 US boys named Arley since records began, 17% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 1920s come next, with 520 babies.
Other babies' names that peaked around the same time include Eliyah, Wynn, Kamani, Callaway, and Zuriel.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Arley ranked highest in Arizona, California, and Texas.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | #561 | 12 |
| California | #959 | 23 |
| Texas | #1419 | 13 |
| Florida | #1488 | 7 |
Gender, sound and spelling
Arley is used for both boys and girls: over the last 20 years about 32% of US babies named Arley were girls and 68% were boys.
Arley is usually pronounced AHR-lee, with two syllables. It has five letters, starts with A and ends in “-ey”. Names that sound the same but are spelled differently include Arlie.
Middle names for Arley
A few middle names that flow with Arley: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Arley
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Arley mean?
Arley is an English name that is usually said to mean “from an English surname and place”.
What is the origin of the name Arley?
Arley has English roots. Arley is an English surname taken from place names such as Arley in Warwickshire and Worcestershire.
Is Arley a popular name?
Not especially. Arley ranked #1,755 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Arley a boy or girl name?
Arley is used for both boys and girls: over the last 20 years about 32% of US babies named Arley were girls and 68% were boys.
How do you pronounce Arley?
Arley is usually pronounced AHR-lee. 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