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Arlee

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Pronounced AR-lee /ˈɑr.li/High

Meaning: -ee spelling of Arley/Arleigh — Old English place-name read as 'eagle wood' or 'hare meadow'Low

In 30 seconds: An old meadow with new wings: Arlee spells Arley — read as 'eagle wood' or 'hare meadow' — in breezy modern dress. Country-sweet and crisply unisex-toned.
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Origin MediumEnglish
Meaning-ee spelling of Arley/Arleigh — Old English place-name read as 'eagle wood' or 'hare meadow'
U.S. rank (2025)#4182 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births34 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,266

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202319072025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Arlee is an -ee spelling of Arley/Arleigh — an Old English place-name read as earn-leah, 'eagle wood', or hara-leah, 'hare meadow' (scholars differ, which we note). The breezy styling fits the modern -lee wave; Arlee is also a small Montana town.

It registers thinly in recent records. Rare, eagle-or-hare meadow at the root, and breezy.

Did you know? Arley's Old English pieces read two charming ways — earn (eagle) or hara (hare) plus leah (meadow) — so Arlee is either an eagle's wood or a hare's field; both are lovely.
Overall data confidence 62%
Place-name references — Arley — etymology debated

Variations

ArleyArleighArly

Nicknames

Arl

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If you like Arlee…

Harlee— the rhyming -lee favorite
Marlee— a fellow breezy -lee name
Everlee— the companion modern -lee pick
Audree— a similarly popular pick
Baylee— echoes that soft -ee sound

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Arlee mean?

Arlee spells Arley/Arleigh, an Old English place-name read as 'eagle wood' or 'hare meadow'; scholars differ.

How do you pronounce Arlee?

It's said AR-lee /ˈɑr.li/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Arlee a boy or girl name?

Arlee is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Arlee?

Arlee is a rare name in the U.S.

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