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Arli

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Pronounced AR-lee /ˈɑr.li/High

Meaning: A short form/spelling of Arley/Arlette — from the Old English earn + leah, 'the eagle wood/clearing'; used for both sexes; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: The eagle wood: Arli is a short form of Arley/Arlette. Crisp, modern, and warm. Used for both sexes.
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningA short form/spelling of Arley/Arlette — from the Old English earn + leah, 'the eagle wood/clearing'; used for both sexes; routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#8979 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births11 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2003
Total births (all-time)≈ 127

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200319992024

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

Arli is a short form/spelling of Arley/Arlette — from the Old English earn + leah, 'the eagle wood/clearing' (routes layered, which we note). Used for both sexes, here for a girl (slug distinguished; said 'AR-lee').

In the U.S. it appears as a modern short name for both sexes. Rare, the-eagle-wood at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Arley joins the Old English earn, 'eagle', and leah, 'a wood/clearing', hence 'the eagle wood' — Arli is a short form, crisp and modern, used for both sexes (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'AR-lee').
Overall data confidence 28%
References — Arley — nickname; unisex; routes layered

Variations

ArleyArlieArleigh

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Arli mean?

Arli is a short form of Arley/Arlette — English 'the eagle wood' (earn + leah); used for both sexes; here for a girl. The routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Arli?

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

Is Arli a boy or girl name?

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

How popular is Arli?

Arli is a very rare name in the U.S.

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