Arely
Girl name · #984 in 2025 · Rare
How old is the name Arely? In official American birth records, Arely has been tracked continuously since 1972, giving it 53 years of documented American history.
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. Source: Official national birth records.
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?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Arely is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Arely will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Arely is most common
State-level data for Arely 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 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
How old is the name Arely?
In official American birth records, the name Arely first appeared in 1972 (over 53 years ago), when 6 newborn girls received the name. It has been tracked in modern national records for 53 years.
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. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.