Girl Name
Arlet
Arlet is a girl's name whose meaning is not firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a girl's name across several naming traditions, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Arlet is a girl baby name. It currently sits in the Rare tier of US baby names for 2026, and parents who love Arlet often also consider Arleta.
Arlet meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Arlet has a distinctive sound and evolving modern usage.
Origin: Multiple naming traditions are associated with this name.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Arlet as A·R·L·E·T, with 5 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Arlet is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Arlet variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Arleta, Arlete, Arlety, Arle.
- Nicknames: Arl and A.
- Middle names: Pair Arlet with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Arlet middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Arleta, Arletta, Arlette, Arleth, Arletha — full picks on the sibling names for Arlet guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Arlet? Browse our names like Arlet guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Arlet
What does the name Arlet mean?
Arlet has no single meaning that is firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a girl name in US birth records, and parents usually choose it for its sound rather than a documented meaning.
What is the origin of Arlet?
The exact origin of Arlet is debated, but it has been used across multiple naming traditions.
How do you pronounce Arlet?
Arlet has 5 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Arlet a boy's or girl's name?
Arlet is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Arlet in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Arlet sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Arlet?
Names that share Arlet's sound and style include Arleta, Arletta, Arlette, Arleth, Arletha.
What middle names pair well with Arlet?
Good middle-name fits for Arlet pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Arlet is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Arlet is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Arlet?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Arlet share its rhythm without rhyming — Arleta, Arletta, Arlette all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.