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Arliss

♂ Boy

Pronounced AR-liss /ˈɑr.lɪs/High

Meaning: From Welsh/English roots — possibly 'a pledge' or tied to the place Arles; etymology uncertain; vintage Southern nameLow

In 30 seconds: Vintage and Southern: Arliss is a rare old name, possibly 'a pledge'. Distinctive, rugged, and warm (Old Yeller's Arliss).
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Origin LowWelsh, English
MeaningFrom Welsh/English roots — possibly 'a pledge' or tied to the place Arles; etymology uncertain; vintage Southern name
U.S. rank (2025)#4410 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births23 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 728

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202319172025

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

Arliss comes from Welsh and English roots — possibly 'a pledge, oath', or tied to the French place Arles (the etymology is uncertain, which we note). A vintage, distinctive name with Southern U.S. roots (Old Yeller's Arliss).

It registers thinly in records. Rare, a-pledge at the (possible) root, and rugged.

Did you know? Arliss is a vintage, mostly Southern U.S. name (Old Yeller's young Arliss; actor George Arliss as a surname) — its meaning is uncertain, possibly 'a pledge'; distinctive and rugged.
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Arliss — etymology uncertain

Variations

ArlessArlis

Nicknames

Arl

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Arliss mean?

Arliss is a vintage name of uncertain meaning, possibly 'a pledge'; we flag the uncertainty.

How do you pronounce Arliss?

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

Is Arliss a boy or girl name?

Arliss is a boy's name (used for both).

How popular is Arliss?

Arliss is a rare name in the U.S.

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