girl's name
Arlyss
AR-lis (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 158
Arlyss is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 1950 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1935, when 13 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1922.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Arlyss Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1920s to 1950s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 36 |
| 1930s | 76 |
| 1940s | 41 |
| 1950s | 5 |
How Popular Is Arlyss?
In 1950, Arlyss was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Arlyss
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Arlyss Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Arlyss over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Arlyss
- English AR-lis
Sibling Names for Arlyss
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Arlyss — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Arlyss
How popular is the name Arlyss?
In 1950, Arlyss was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Arlyss a girl's or a boy's name?
Arlyss is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Arlyss?
Arlyss has 2 syllables.
When was Arlyss most popular?
Arlyss peaked in 1935, when 13 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.