Golden or light
Arelys is a modern Spanish-language name likely derived from the Latin 'Aurelius', meaning golden. It gained popularity in Latin American communities as a melodic variation of names like Areli or Aurelia. It carries a bright, luminous quality while remaining rare in the United States.
Less common today
Arelys isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,569 in 2023.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Popular Colombian singer-songwriter known as the Queen of Popular Music
Dominican television personality and producer
