Alis vs Arla

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alis

Girl #5,260 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"noble, of noble kind"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

Welsh English Germanic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,260
Total SSA Count
25
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ali, Allie

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Arla

Girl #5,228 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"eagle"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

Scandinavian German English Nordic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,228
Total SSA Count
25
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Arlie, Ari

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Alis Rank #5,260
Arla Rank #5,228

Arla is more popular, ranked #5228 vs #5260 for Alis.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alis ___

  • Alis Mae
  • Alis Jane
  • Alis Grace
  • Alis Louise
  • Alis Vivienne

Arla ___

  • Arla June
  • Arla Mae
  • Arla Rose
  • Arla Claire
  • Arla Faye
  • Arla Dawn

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Alis

Bethan Rhiannon Ffion Cai Owain

If you choose Arla

Orla Arlo Nora Vera Astrid

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alis or Arla more popular?

Arla is more popular, ranked #5228 compared to Alis at #5260 in the United States.

What do Alis and Arla mean?

Alis means "noble, of noble kind" (Germanic origin). Arla means "eagle" (Old Norse origin).

Are Alis and Arla boy or girl names?

Alis is primarily a girl name. Arla is primarily a girl name.

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