Girl Name
Arlyne
Arlyne 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.
Arlyne is a girl baby name. It currently sits in the Rare tier of US baby names for 2026, and parents who love Arlyne often also consider Arline.
Arlyne meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Arlyne has a distinctive sound and evolving modern usage.
Origin: Multiple naming traditions are associated with this name.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Arlyne as A·R·L·Y·N·E, with 6 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Arlyne is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Arlyne variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Arlynea, Arlynee, Arlyney, Arlyn.
- Nicknames: Arl and A.
- Middle names: Pair Arlyne with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Arlyne middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Arline, Arlene, Arlean, Arleen, Arlena — full picks on the sibling names for Arlyne guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Arlyne? Browse our names like Arlyne 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 Arlyne
What does the name Arlyne mean?
Arlyne 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 Arlyne?
The exact origin of Arlyne is debated, but it has been used across multiple naming traditions.
How do you pronounce Arlyne?
Arlyne has 6 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Arlyne a boy's or girl's name?
Arlyne is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Arlyne in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Arlyne sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Arlyne?
Names that share Arlyne's sound and style include Arline, Arlene, Arlean, Arleen, Arlena.
What middle names pair well with Arlyne?
Good middle-name fits for Arlyne pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Arlyne is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Arlyne is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Arlyne?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Arlyne share its rhythm without rhyming — Arline, Arlene, Arlean all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.