Arlys as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Arlys

What is the meaning of the name Arlys ?

The baby name Arlys is a Unisex name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced AR-liss (/ˈɑr.lɪs/),AR-lees (/ˈɑr.liːs/).

Arlys is English in Origin.

Arlys is a modern given name used in English, most common in North America. It is often regarded as a feminine variant of Arliss/Arlis, an English surname-turned-given name, or as a contemporary blend linking the prefix Ar- (as in Arlene, Arla) with the French element lys, “lily.” On that basis, Arlys is frequently interpreted to carry floral overtones - “lily” - and sometimes a “noble lily” suggestion via association with earl/Arl- names, though no single historical root is definitive.

The name surfaces in U.S. records by the 1930s, saw modest mid‑century use, and remains rare but recognizable today, lending a tailored, vintage-modern feel. Variants and near-forms include Arlis, Arliss, Arlyss, Arlyse, Arlise, and Arlysse; short forms such as Arly, Ari, and Lys are also used. While primarily feminine, Arlys can be unisex in style, echoing the surname-derived Arliss. Its ambiguity of origin invites personalized meaning, with the lily image a common choice.