Boy nameCurrently #6,470 in the USSteady
Arel
//ɑˈɹɛl//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20224 lettersStarts with A
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Arel's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Arel's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Arel |
|---|---|
| 1916 | 5 |
| 1920 | 6 |
| 1924 | 6 |
| 1937 | 5 |
| 1952 | 5 |
| 1979 | 6 |
| 1983 | 5 |
| 1988 | 7 |
| 1990 | 5 |
| 1991 | 6 |
| 1998 | 6 |
| 1999 | 5 |
| 2001 | 8 |
| 2002 | 5 |
| 2003 | 5 |
| 2004 | 6 |
| 2005 | 8 |
| 2007 | 11 |
| 2008 | 13 |
| 2009 | 14 |
| 2010 | 8 |
| 2011 | 14 |
| 2012 | 5 |
| 2013 | 9 |
| 2014 | 11 |
| 2015 | 8 |
| 2016 | 15 |
| 2017 | 10 |
| 2018 | 9 |
| 2019 | 11 |
| 2020 | 12 |
| 2021 | 9 |
| 2022 | 15 |
| 2023 | 10 |
| 2024 | 13 |
Arel through the decades
- Arel peaked in 2022, when 15 babies were named Arel in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Arel has risen 13% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Arel currently ranks #6,470 in the US and is holding steady.