Find out how popular the first name Arleny has been for the last 43 years (from 1981 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Arleny by gender

Based on the last 43 years of data, Arleny is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 14 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Arleny.

The history of the first name Arleny

The name Arleny is a relatively modern name that has its origins in the French language. It is believed to have been derived from the Old French name Arlen, which itself is a feminine form of the masculine name Arlen or Arlein.

The name Arlen is thought to be a variant of the Old French name Arlette, which was a diminutive form of the Germanic name Arlin or Arin. These names were derived from the Old German word "arin," meaning "eagle."

While the name Arleny does not have a long historical record, it is possible that it was inspired by the name Arlene, which has been in use since the Middle Ages. Arlene is a French name that is also derived from the Old German word "arin."

One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Arleny can be found in the United States in the late 19th century. However, it was not until the 20th century that the name gained more widespread popularity.

Some notable individuals named Arleny include Arleny Rodriguez, a Venezuelan singer and actress born in 1984. Another Arleny Rodriguez is a Puerto Rican model and beauty queen who competed in the Miss Universe pageant in 2011.

In literature, the name Arleny appears in the novel "The Inheritance of Beauty" by Nicole Belton, published in 2019, where it is the name of one of the characters.

Other notable individuals with the name Arleny include Arleny Muñoz, a Mexican politician and member of the Institutional Revolutionary Party, and Arleny Alvarado, a Honduran human rights activist and advocate for women's rights.

While the name Arleny may have a relatively short recorded history, its origins can be traced back to the Old French and German languages, reflecting a blend of cultural influences that have contributed to the development of this unique and modern name.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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