Arleth is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #559 in 2023 with 536 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 1,156 births ranking #269. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 2,877.8%. In 2023, approximately 1 in every 2,990 girls born was named Arleth. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.
Arleth is a Latin American variant of Arlette. It has a graceful modern sound, while its documented history leads back through Arlette to the older name Herleva.
Although Arleth feels contemporary, Behind the Name treats it as a regional variant rather than a completely separate invention. That gives it a clearer historical route than many other modern favourites.