Areliz
A feminine name of undetermined origin, potentially meaning "noble promise".
Name Census estimates that about 71 living Americans carry the first name Areliz. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Areliz today is around 28 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Areliz births was 2003 (11 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Areliz. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Areliz. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
71
~ 1 in 4,827,526 Americans
Peak year
2003
11 babies that year
Average age
28
years old
2022 SSA rank
#13,759
Tracked since 1978
Census
Areliz in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 166 people with the first name Areliz, which placed it at #42,903 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#42,903
National first-name rank
People counted
166
166 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Hispanic or Latino
97.0% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Areliz
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Areliz is Hispanic at 97.0%. The next largest groups are White (3.0%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Areliz described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Areliz at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino97.0% · 161
- White3.0% · 5
Popularity
Areliz: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Areliz from the 1970s through to the 2020s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 29 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Areliz by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Areliz during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Areliz
The name Areliz has its origins in the Spanish language and culture. It is a feminine name that is believed to be derived from the ancient Iberian root "ari," which means "brave" or "courageous." The suffix "liz" is a common ending for Spanish feminine names, indicating the name's Spanish heritage.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Areliz can be found in historical documents from the 15th century, during the time of the Spanish Reconquista. It is possible that the name was given to young girls born during this period to symbolize the bravery and strength needed to persevere through the tumultuous times of the Christian conquest of the Iberian Peninsula.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Areliz. One such figure was Areliz de Mendoza (1480-1542), a Spanish noblewoman and patron of the arts during the Renaissance. She was known for her support of artists and scholars, and her patronage contributed to the flourishing of the arts and intellectual pursuits in Spain during the 16th century.
Another prominent individual with the name Areliz was Areliz Hidalgo (1612-1687), a Spanish painter and one of the few female artists of the Golden Age of Spanish art. Her works, which included religious paintings and portraits, adorned several churches and monasteries in Spain, and she was highly regarded for her skill and talent.
In the 19th century, Areliz Guzmán (1825-1898) was a renowned poet and writer from Puerto Rico. She was part of the literary movement known as the "Romantic Generation" and her works, which often celebrated the beauty of nature and explored themes of love and patriotism, were highly influential in Puerto Rican literature.
More recently, Areliz Aguilar (1920-1998) was a Mexican actress and singer who gained popularity in the mid-20th century. She appeared in numerous films and television shows, and her musical performances showcased her talents as a vocalist and her commitment to preserving and promoting Mexican folk music.
Lastly, Areliz Conliffe (1945-2021) was a Venezuelan artist and sculptor known for her abstract and minimalist works. Her sculptures, many of which were made from steel and incorporated geometric shapes, were exhibited in galleries and public spaces throughout Venezuela and abroad, earning her recognition as one of the country's most influential contemporary artists.
People
Areliz + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Areliz as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with A
Other first names starting with A with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Areliz: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Areliz?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 71 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Areliz going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 4,827,526 US residents.
Is Areliz a common name?
We classify Areliz as "Very Rare". It ranks above 59.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 73 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Areliz most popular?
The single biggest year for Areliz was 2003, when 11 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Areliz is about 28 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Areliz in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 166 people with the name Areliz, or 0.05 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #42,903 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Areliz in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Areliz?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Areliz appears almost entirely female. Of the 170 people counted with this name, 99.4% were female and only a very small share were male. The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Areliz?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Areliz is Hispanic at 97.0%. The next largest groups are White (3.0%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Areliz most often in the Census?
Hispanic is the largest reported group for people named Areliz in the 2020 Census, accounting for 97.0% (161 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Areliz in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Areliz a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Areliz in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Areliz still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Areliz in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Areliz can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
How many people have the name Areliz?
For a quick modern take, check how many Americans are named Areliz on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.