Arely
Arely is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Light of God, vision of God, or hero.
Origin and history
Arely is a feminine name primarily derived from Hebrew roots, often interpreted as a variant of Areli meaning 'hero' or 'light of God'. It gained popularity in the United States in the late 1990s and early 2000s, especially within English-Spanish bilingual communities. Today, it remains a steadily used name with a soft, melodic quality.
Popularity in the United States
11,216 babies in the United States have been named Arely since 1880. It ranks #1529 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #946.
States where it is most popular
- CA (34.1 %)
- TX (30 %)
- IL (6.3 %)
- AZ (4.7 %)
- GA (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 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 49 |
| 1980-1990 | 241 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,356 |
| 2000-2010 | 4,316 |
| 2010-2019 | 3,719 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,535 |
Fun facts
- It derives from the ancient Hebrew name Areli, found in the Book of Genesis.
- The name reached its highest popularity in the U.S. during the early 2000s, entering the top 500 girl names.