Areli
Areli is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Light of God, vision, or hero.
Origin and history
Areli is a biblical name of Hebrew origin meaning light, vision, or hero. While traditionally male in the Old Testament, it is predominantly used as a feminine name in modern times. In the United States, it maintains a modest but steady usage pattern.
Popularity in the United States
6,624 babies in the United States have been named Areli since 1880. It ranks #2075 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1308.
States where it is most popular
- CA (40.6 %)
- TX (25.6 %)
- IL (8.1 %)
- AZ (4.5 %)
- FL (3.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 10 |
| 1970-1980 | 76 |
| 1980-1990 | 264 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,180 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,596 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,663 |
| 2020-2029 | 835 |
Fun facts
- In the Hebrew Bible, Areli is mentioned as one of the sons of Gad who traveled to Egypt with Jacob.
- Despite being a male figure in ancient biblical texts, the name is primarily given to girls in modern English usage.