Arley Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Arley is derived from Old English, meaning 'eagle meadow'. It has evolved through various forms over the centuries. The name is associated with qualities of nature and tranquility, and it holds no direct biblical relevance. Arley has gained popularity in recent decades, appealing to those looking for distinctive names.
The name Arley is most popular in West Virginia, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Arley has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, too falling for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Arley' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 969th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1083rd out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1697th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3206th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 3230th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 4057th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2204th out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 4273rd out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 5329th out of 9204 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 8003rd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 8304th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 4470th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Arley' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Arley"
Pronunciation
/ˈɑːrli/
Origin
Old English
Etymology
The name Arley comes from the Old English elements 'ear', meaning 'eagle', and 'leah', meaning 'clearing' or 'meadow'. Thus, it can be interpreted as 'eagle meadow'.
Meaning
eagle meadow
Language Evolution
Earlea, Arleigh, Arley
Historical Usage
Arley has seen varying degrees of popularity, particularly in the 20th century as a given name in English-speaking countries.
Variants & Derivatives
Arleigh, Arly
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Arley is viewed as a unique and modern name, often associated with nature and tranquility.
Famous People
Arley J. D. H. Barlow, a notable figure in contemporary literature, Arley E. O'Neil, a prominent artist
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Arley"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Arley"
"Arley" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 969th of 7545 | 801 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 1083rd of 6773 | 693 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 1697th of 7552 | 407 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 3206th of 10718 | 163 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 3230th of 16616 | 277 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 4057th of 24088 | 351 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 2204th of 23106 | 768 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 4273rd of 9107 | 80 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 5329th of 9204 | 45 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 8003rd of 27321 | 139 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 8304th of 35406 | 209 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 4470th of 30306 | 375 |
Regional Popularity of "Arley" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
58.05% 822nd/1416 |
86.58% 1194th/1379 |
39.01% 923rd/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
73.67% 1139th/1546 |
- |
50.11% 1179th/2353 |
- |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
63.27% 1409th/2227 |
- |
67.54% 1927th/2853 |
- |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - |
60.78% 2458th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
64.56% 2379th/3685 |
- |
67.60% 3511th/5194 |
26.96% 1703rd/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - |
55.87% 4086th/7313 |
26.13% 1950th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
79.99% 3187th/3984 |
- |
37.12% 2532nd/6822 |
18.26% 1146th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Arley" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - |
94.65% 6922nd/7313 |
- |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - |
100.00% 6822nd/6822 |
84.00% 5272nd/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Arley"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Arley" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.