Arley

♀ Girl

Pronounced AR-lee /ˈɑr.li/High

Meaning: From an English place-name/surname — 'hare meadow' or 'eagle wood' (Old English); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Breezy and meadowy: Arley is an English place-name — 'hare meadow' or 'eagle wood' — soft, sweet, and unisex. Fresh with vintage roots.

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Origin MediumEnglish, American

MeaningFrom an English place-name/surname — 'hare meadow' or 'eagle wood' (Old English); routes layered

U.S. rank (2025)#4183 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births34 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2021

Total births (all-time)≈ 898

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Arley comes from an English place-name and surname — variously 'hare meadow' or 'eagle wood/clearing' (Old English; routes layered, which we note). A soft, breezy name, here for girls.

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

Did you know? Arley overlaps Harley ('hare meadow') and Arleigh ('eagle wood') — gentle English place-names; it's a soft, modern unisex pick.

Overall data confidence 62%

References — Harley / Arleigh — routes layered

Variations

ArleighHarleyArlee

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Arley mean?

Arley is an English place-name, 'hare meadow' or 'eagle wood'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Arley?

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

Is Arley a boy or girl name?

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

How popular is Arley?

Arley is a rare name in the U.S.