Arlie

♂ Boy

Pronounced AR-lee /ˈɑr.li/High

Meaning: From Arley/Earlie — Old English, 'the eagle meadow' or 'the hare meadow' (an -ie form); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Soft and vintage: Arlie is the English 'the eagle/hare meadow'. Sweet, crisp, and warm — used for both sexes.

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Origin MediumEnglish

MeaningFrom Arley/Earlie — Old English, 'the eagle meadow' or 'the hare meadow' (an -ie form); routes layered

U.S. rank (2024)#5061 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births19 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1921

Total births (all-time)≈ 6,696

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

Arlie is an -ie form of Arley/Earlie — from Old English, 'the eagle meadow' (earn, 'eagle') or 'the hare meadow' (hara, 'hare'), plus leah, 'meadow' (routes layered, which we note). A soft, vintage, crisp name, used for both sexes, here for boys.

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

Did you know? Arlie/Arley means 'the eagle meadow' or 'the hare meadow' (Old English) — a soft, vintage -ie name, used for both sexes.

Overall data confidence 58%

References — Arley — routes layered

Variations

ArleyArlyEarlie

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Arlie mean?

Arlie is English for 'the eagle meadow' or 'the hare meadow'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Arlie?

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

Is Arlie a boy or girl name?

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

How popular is Arlie?

Arlie is a rare name in the U.S.