Arpil
A girl's name of Latin origin with 55 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
alternative form of alpil
Arpil is a girl's baby name of Latin origin, a transposition of April — from the Latin Aprilis, the fourth month of the year, possibly derived from aperire meaning 'to open,' as in the opening of blossoms in spring. April has been used as a given name since at least the 1960s, evoking freshness, rebirth, and the beginning of warmth.
Arpil is a rare alternate spelling that gives this seasonal name a slightly more distinctive look on paper while preserving its familiar sound. Like April itself, it carries the lightness and optimism of spring.
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The ending of a name often carries more etymological information than the beginning. Arpil's final sounds are sharp, distinct — ending on a consonant gives it a firm, clear close. In English-language naming, many feminine names end on open vowels or soft consonants, creating a melodic, approachable quality. Arpil breaks from that pattern, giving it a more distinctive edge.
Explore the ending-based name pages on this site to find names that share Arpil's suffix pattern — names with similar endings often share a style and era, even when they come from different linguistic backgrounds.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Arpil has 8+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1973.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 36 | #8599 | ▲ |
| 1970s | 19 | #7936 | — |
The Story of Arpil
A Millennial name
Peaking in 1982, Arpil is a Millennial-era classic. Girls named Arpil are most likely born between 1973 and 1987.
How rare is Arpil?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Arpil is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1973, peaked in the 1980s with 36 births that decade.
Arpil by the numbers
- Would fill 1 school bus
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(8 years, 1973–1987)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 7 | #8850 |
| 1983 | 5 | #10386 |
| 1982 | 10 | #6393 |
| 1981 | 5 | #10540 |
| 1980 | 9 | #6824 |
| 1978 | 6 | #8635 |
| 1976 | 8 | #6665 |
| 1973 | 5 | #8509 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1973–1987