Arlis as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Arlis

What is the meaning of the name Arlis ?

The baby name Arlis is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced AR-lis (/ˈɑr.lɪs/).

Arlis is in Origin.

Arlis is a modern English given name used for both boys and girls, most common in the United States. It appears to have arisen in the early 20th century as a respelling of the English surname Arliss - widely known through Oscar-winning actor George Arliss - and as an independent elaboration on the Arl- family of names (Arlen, Arlie, Arlene) with the fashionable -is/-iss ending found in names like Lois and Phyllis. In American records it shows modest mid-century use and remains a rare, vintage-leaning choice today.

Variants include Arliss, Arlys, Arlise, Arlisa, Arless, and Arlyss; related forms are Arlen, Arlie, and Arley. Because Arlis is primarily surname-derived or a modern blend, it has no settled traditional meaning, though its components may echo the friendly nickname Arlie or the streamlined style of Arlen. Parents often choose it for its crisp sound, unisex appeal, and understated distinctiveness.