Arleth

Arleth - A very unique female name

Arleth appeared on the charts for the first time in 1996 on position #2840. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Arleth and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Arleth? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Arleth. The baby girl name Arleth was given to 1,144 baby girls in 2025, ranking #269 on the national girl baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 1,139 baby girls were given this name - making this a very unique female name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Arleth peaked in popularity 1 years ago in 2025 on position 269.

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Arleth is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Arleth is currently topping the baby name charts in District of Columbia at position #120 - and is the least popular in Ohio at position #1,042.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Arleth is where you live.

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Arleth origin and meaning

Spanish-language modern name — exact origin uncertain

Uncertain — often explained as a form of Arlette (a French diminutive of Germanic origin), but for the Spanish-language Arleth no derivation is documented

Arleth is a name of Latin American, especially Mexican, naming culture, helped by telenovela actress Arleth Terán. It was almost unknown in the US in 2020 (#1155) and has shot up to #269 in 2025, its peak. Explanations tying it to Arlette or to a specific meaning are guesses repeated online, not documented etymology.

Origin uncertain

Arleth is a 6 letter name with 2 syllables.

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Similar to Arleth

We've found the following names that sound similar to Arleth, sorted by popularity.

Arlette / Arlet / Arlett / Arletta / Arletha / Arleta /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)

Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Arleth

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Arleth a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique female name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Arleth?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

ar-LET · /ɑrˈlɛθ/
In Spanish usage it is ar-LET with a soft final sound; English speakers tend to say AR-leth with a hard th, so families will hear both.

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

• Arlet — Shorter Spanish spelling
• Arlette — The French name it is often linked to

Famous bearers

• Arleth Terán — Mexican telenovela actress (b. 1976) Contemporary

Style

Modern coinageInternational

Why parents choose it

Arleth is one of the fastest-rising Spanish-language names in the US, chosen for its sleek, modern sound.

Worth knowing

• Its rise is so recent (from #1155 in 2020) that spellings and pronunciations are not yet settled in English, and the hard final -th surprises Spanish speakers.