Arlis

Arlis - A very unique male name

Arlis appeared on the charts for the first time in 1914 on position #1316. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Arlis and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Arlis? 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 Arlis. The baby boy name Arlis was given to 5 baby boys in 2025, ranking #3835 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 293,257 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Arlis peaked in popularity 94 years ago in 1932 on position 856.

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Arlis is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Arlis is currently topping the baby name charts in Texas at position #2,598 - and is the least popular in Texas at position #2,598.

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 Arlis is where you live.

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Arlis origin and meaning

American, origin uncertain

Uncertain — an early-20th-century American name, possibly from the surname Arlis or a coinage of its era; no derivation is established

Arlis is a faded American name of the early 1900s, in the data from 1914 and peaking in 1932 at just 26 births. It vanished for long stretches and reappears at five births in 2025, fitting the taste for forgotten vintage names.

Origin uncertain

Arlis is a 5 letter name with 2 syllables.

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Similar to Arlis

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

Aurelius / Arleigh / Arlos /

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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 Arlis

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 Arlis 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 male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Arlis?

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-liss · /ˈɑːrlɪs/

Around the world

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

Spellings and nicknames

• Arliss — Doubled-s spelling, also a surname.

Famous bearers

None yet — no bearer for this name is documented well enough for us to list, so we show none rather than pad the list.

Style

Vintage revival

Why parents choose it

Parents choose Arlis for genuine obscurity with a vintage American feel.

Worth knowing

• So rare it will be misheard as Alice, Carlos or Arlo.
• No famous bearer and no settled meaning — its story is its rarity.