Ari
Ari first appears in US records in 1958. It peaked in 2022, when 1,030 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 808.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Ari popular?
Rising Ari has climbed over the past decade, given to more boys now than ten years ago.
| 2020s | 5,363 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 7,111 | |
| 2000s | 3,436 | |
| 1990s | 1,667 | |
| 1980s | 1,267 | |
| 1970s | 1,259 | |
| 1960s | 467 | |
| 1950s | 22 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Ari mean?
From Hebrew ari (also aryeh), 'lion.' A short modern Hebrew name; distinct from the theophoric Ariel ('lion of God'). A concrete noun — its strength associations are connotation, not etymology.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ari mean?
Ari means lion. From Hebrew ari (also aryeh), 'lion.' A short modern Hebrew name; distinct from the theophoric Ariel ('lion of God'). A concrete noun — its strength associations are connotation, not etymology.
What is the origin of the name Ari?
Ari is of hebrew origin.
How do you pronounce Ari?
Ari is pronounced “AH-ree.”
Is Ari a boy or a girl name?
Ari is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Ari a popular name right now?
Ari has climbed over the past decade, given to more boys now than ten years ago.
How popular is the name Ari?
In 2025, Ari ranked #393 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Ari most popular?
Ari was most popular in 2022, when about 1,030 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Ari?
Names similar to Ari include Gideon, Amos, Reuben, Simon, Boaz.
What names go well with Ari?
hebrew names that pair well with Ari include James, Michael, John, David, Mary.