Arely
Every Arely since 1972 — 11,216 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Arely
Arely is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #984 in 2025 with 257 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1972, 11,216 American babies have been named Arely. Its peak came in 2007, when 552 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Arely stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Arely year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 257 | #984 |
| 2024 | 287 | #924 |
| 2023 | 326 | #839 |
| 2022 | 206 | #1,172 |
| 2021 | 212 | #1,154 |
| 2020 | 247 | #1,019 |
| 2019 | 249 | #1,030 |
| 2018 | 283 | #941 |
| 2017 | 280 | #942 |
| 2016 | 370 | #769 |
| 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 | #805 |
| 2000 | 242 | #904 |
| 1995 | 118 | #1,392 |
| 1990 | 59 | #2,175 |
| 1985 | 27 | #3,254 |
| 1980 | 17 | #4,337 |
| 1975 | 8 | #6,529 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Arely in 2025?
Arely ranked #984 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 257 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Arely?
11,216 babies have been named Arely in the United States since 1972, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Arely most popular?
Arely peaked in 2007, when 552 newborns received the name.
Is Arely a boy or girl name?
Arely is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Arely rising or falling?
Arely is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.