Arlis

♂ Boy

Pronounced AR-liss /ˈɑr.lɪs/High

Meaning: A vintage name — variously a form of Arles/Arley ('the eagle meadow'), or linked to Hebrew 'a pledge'; here for boys; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Vintage and warm: Arlis is a soft old name — linked to 'the eagle meadow' (and 'a pledge'). Crisp, sweet, and distinctive.

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Origin LowEnglish, Hebrew

MeaningA vintage name — variously a form of Arles/Arley ('the eagle meadow'), or linked to Hebrew 'a pledge'; here for boys; routes layered

U.S. rank (2024)#5062 ↗ Rising

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

Peak year1931

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,949

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

Arlis is a vintage name — variously a form of Arley/Arles, 'the eagle meadow' (Old English), or linked to a Hebrew sense, 'a pledge' (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, sweet, distinctive name, used for both sexes, here for boys (the dog Arliss in Old Yeller).

It registers thinly today. Rare now, the-eagle-meadow-or-a-pledge at the (likely) root, and vintage.

Did you know? Arlis is a soft, vintage name — variously linked to Arley ('the eagle meadow', Old English) or to a Hebrew sense, 'a pledge'; a crisp, distinctive name (the dog Arliss in Old Yeller).

Overall data confidence 50%

References — Arlis — routes layered

Variations

ArlissArlesArlie

Nicknames

Arl

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Arlis mean?

Arlis is a vintage name, linked to 'the eagle meadow' (Old English) or 'a pledge' (Hebrew); the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Arlis?

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

Is Arlis a boy or girl name?

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

How popular is Arlis?

Arlis is a rare name in the U.S.