Girl Name
Arleth
Arleth 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.
Arleth is a girl baby name. It currently sits in the Rare tier of US baby names for 2026, and parents who love Arleth often also consider Arleta.
Arleth meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Arleth has a distinctive sound and evolving modern usage.
Origin: Multiple naming traditions are associated with this name.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Arleth as A·R·L·E·T·H, with 6 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Arleth is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Arleth variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Arletha, Arlethe, Arlethy, Arlet.
- Nicknames: Arl and A.
- Middle names: Pair Arleth with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Arleth middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Arleta, Arlet, Arletta, Arlette, Arletha — full picks on the sibling names for Arleth guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Arleth? Browse our names like Arleth 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 Arleth
What does the name Arleth mean?
Arleth 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 Arleth?
The exact origin of Arleth is debated, but it has been used across multiple naming traditions.
How do you pronounce Arleth?
Arleth has 6 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Arleth a boy's or girl's name?
Arleth is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Arleth in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Arleth sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Arleth?
Names that share Arleth's sound and style include Arleta, Arlet, Arletta, Arlette, Arletha.
What middle names pair well with Arleth?
Good middle-name fits for Arleth pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Arleth is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Arleth is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Arleth?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Arleth share its rhythm without rhyming — Arleta, Arlet, Arletta all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.