Arely
Girl name · #984 in 2025 · Uniqueness 60/100
In 2025, 257 baby girls were named Arely, placing it at #984 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #782, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 7,004 girls born in 2025 was named Arely.
Babies named Arely per year, 1880–2025. Source: SSA.
The 53-year story
Arely first appears in the Social Security records in 1972, when 6 girls received the name. Its peak came in 2007, when 552 girls were named Arely — good for #554 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 Arely against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Arely in class?
Arely scores 60 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 Arely is most common
Geography matters for names, and Arely is no exception. In 2025 the states with the most Arelys were TX (74), CA (70), AZ (9), FL (8), IL (8). Raw counts naturally favor populous states, but the spread still hints at where the name is part of the local naming culture.
Names like Arely
Statistically, parents drawn to Arely tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Angely, Emely, Aracely, Yarely, and Yanely.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Arely | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 257 | #983 |
| 2024 | 287 | #924 |
| 2023 | 326 | #839 |
| 2022 | 206 | #1172 |
| 2021 | 212 | #1153 |
| 2020 | 247 | #1019 |
| 2019 | 249 | #1029 |
| 2018 | 283 | #941 |
| 2017 | 280 | #942 |
| 2016 | 370 | #768 |
| 2015 | 361 | #782 |
| 2014 | 377 | #741 |
| 2013 | 383 | #719 |
| 2012 | 457 | #625 |
| 2011 | 513 | #565 |
| 2010 | 446 | #656 |
| 2009 | 461 | #644 |
| 2008 | 498 | #613 |
| 2007 | 552 | #554 |
| 2006 | 508 | #577 |
| 2005 | 462 | #612 |
| 2004 | 484 | #581 |
| 2003 | 457 | #598 |
| 2002 | 359 | #698 |
| 2001 | 293 | #804 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Arely a popular girl name?
Arely ranked #984 among girls in 2025 with 257 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #782.
When was the name Arely most popular?
Arely peaked in 2007, when 552 American girls received the name (ranked #554 that year). Since 2007 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Arely?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 7,004 newborn American girls was named Arely. It scores 60/100 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.