Ari: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced AHR-ee · 2 syllables
Ari means “lion”, from Hebrew.
Of the first sense, derives directly from Hebrew: (ari, “lion”); compare Yiddish: (leyb, “Leib”), English: Leo, Leon, French: Leo, Leon, Czech: Lev, Polish: Lew, Russian: (Lev), and Ukrainian: (Lev).
- Meaning
- lion
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Pronunciation
- AHR-ee
- US rank (2025)
- #393
- US babies a year
- about 1,534 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2020
- Style
- Rising
How popular is Ari?
Ari was the #393 name in the US in 2025, given to 1,284 babies. It’s rising: up 76% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #393 |
| England & Wales | #377 |
| Scotland | #426 |
| Northern Ireland | #392 |
| Ireland | #639 |
| France | #828 |
| Norway | #334 |
| Canada | #363 |
| Australia | #114 |
How old are people named Ari?
Half of US adults named Ari are older than 30; most are between 18 and 57. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Sibling names for Ari
Names that real brothers and sisters of people named Ari have, from family records on Wikidata, most common first.
Names like Ari
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
On these lists
- The most popular gender-neutral names in the US
- Rising gender-neutral names
- Hebrew gender-neutral names
Questions about Ari
What does the name Ari mean?
Ari means “lion”. It comes from Hebrew.
How do you pronounce Ari?
Ari is pronounced AHR-ee.
How popular is the name Ari?
Ari was the #393 name in the US in 2025, given to 1,284 babies. It’s rising: up 76% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
How old are people named Ari?
Half of US adults named Ari are older than 30. Most are between 18 and 57.