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Arlis
UnisexMeaning of Arlis: English: 'son of Arl'
Arlis is a unisex name most strongly associated with English naming. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 4257th most popular name in the United States in 2025 and 5119th in England & Wales.
US rank 2025
#4257
23 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
#5119
3 babies in 2024
US babies since 1880
2,769
First recorded 1906 · peak 1936
Trend
stable
Style: rare
Popularity over time
Gender split
71% boys · 29% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
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