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Arlett

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Pronounced AR-lehtt /ˈær.lɛtt/Medium

Meaning: ArmyMedium

In 30 seconds: Arlett is a Hungarian girl's name with the meaning 'army'.
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Origin MediumHungarian, American
MeaningArmy
U.S. rank (2024)#1724 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births117 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,186

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202419862024

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

History & Origin

Recorded as a Hungarian name meaning 'army', Arlett has a short, firm sound. The form Arlet appears as a Hispanic-American variant, showing the name has crossed into Spanish-speaking use.

Dropping one final letter to make Arlet softens the ending slightly while keeping the same pronunciation.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Arlett is 'army', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 62%
Behind the Name - Arlett — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

Arlet (Hispanic American variant)

Nicknames

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Arlet— The Hispanic-American variant of Arlett noted in its own record.
Arlette— A French-styled spelling that matches Arlett's sound.

Frequently Asked

What does the name Arlett mean?

Arlett is usually explained as meaning 'army' and is most often linked with Hungarian tradition.

How do you pronounce Arlett?

It's commonly said AR-lehtt /ˈær.lɛtt/.

Is Arlett a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Arlett is used as a girl name.

How popular is Arlett?

In 2024, Arlett ranked #1724 in the U.S. for girls, with 117 births recorded.