Combination of Ari and the suffix -lyn
Arilyn is a modern American invention, likely created by blending the Hebrew name Ari, meaning 'lion', with the popular Welsh-derived suffix -lyn, meaning 'lake'. It follows the contemporary trend of creating melodic, multi-syllabic names that feel familiar yet remain rare. Because it is a modern coinage, it lacks a singular historical etymology.
Less common today
Arilyn isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,855 in 2014.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
