Rising since 1988, #393 for boys today.
Popularity of Ari since 1958
Babies named Ari per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 0 | 22 |
| 1960s | 17 | 467 |
| 1970s | 88 | 1,259 |
| 1980s | 148 | 1,267 |
| 1990s | 230 | 1,667 |
| 2000s | 761 | 3,436 |
| 2010s | 2,691 | 7,111 |
| 2020s | 3,727 | 5,363 |
Meaning & origin
Ari is a short, powerful name with roots in Hebrew, Greek, and Old Norse. In Hebrew, it directly translates to 'lion', a symbol of strength and courage. The name was first recorded in U.S. data in 1958, but its usage has grown significantly, particularly since 1988. As of 2025, Ari ranks 393rd, with a incidence of about 1 in 2,114 births. Its peak year was 2022, and it has been on a steady upward trajectory, especially in the 2020s. The name is most popular in Washington D.C., New York, and Connecticut. Ari's cross-cultural versatility and simple elegance make it a compelling choice for modern parents.
Ari has multiple origins. In Hebrew, אֲרִי (ari) means 'lion' and appears in the Hebrew Bible. It can also be a short form of the Greek name Aristotle, from aristos 'best' and telos 'end', or of the Old Norse name Arinbjǫrn, meaning 'eagle bear'. As a standalone name, Ari has gained popularity across cultures, often chosen for its brevity and strong sound.
Where Ari is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Ari” around the world
Where Ari lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
45
babies in 2024
Ireland
4
babies in 2025
New Zealand
36
babies in 2025
Quebec
8
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · CSO Ireland (Ireland) · NZ Dept of Internal Affairs (New Zealand) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Sibling names for Ari
Names that share Ari's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Maya, Leah, Noa, Talia, Zoe, Adina, Adira, Areli, Atara, Aviva, Ayala, Chava, Shira, Shoshana, Amoni, Arionna, Avigail, Ezri, Hadassa, Kiari, Liora, Meira, Nava, Neta, Rivky, Sari, Shaindy, Tali, Tzipora, Ahava, Ariam, Aryel, Ashira, Auria, Auriel, Aviah, Aviella, Avigayil, Avital, Aviyah, Basya, Batya, Eriel, Galia, Gila, Hadasa, Hila, Katriel, Liat, Lielle, Miri, Natania, Natanya, Netanya, Nitza, Orli, Orly, Pessy, Shaindel, Shelah, Sianni, Sivan, Tehila, Tziporah, Tzivia, Yaira, Yakira, Zahava, Aariel, Alee, Arrielle, Audriella, Ayelet, Evea, Hadar, Helia, Libni, Malkia, Mazal, Naama, Naava, Navah, Nili, Nira, Noga, Raizel, Ruah, Sefora, Seri, Shamra, Sharai, Shir, Shirel, Soley, Temima, Torah, Tovah, Tzippy, Yaeli, Yaffa, Yitta, Ytzel, Zarin, Zeya, Zohar, Arilla, Gali, Hadas, Ketura, Adinah, Areal, Arijana, Arita, Atalya, Bassheva, Carmi, Chasya, Chavi, Chayah, Galit, Gavriella, Hadasah, Hallel, Havah, Liel, Orah, Raaya, Reeta, Shalva, Sheera, Shirah, Shiri, Talli, Tehilla, Yafa, Yanai, Zehava, Zohara
Brothers: Levi, Noah, Ethan, Miles, Ezra, Kai, Dov, Keon, Ori, Adiel, Akiva, Alon, Arik, Aviel, Azai, Azriel, Eitan, Gavriel, Hillel, Ilan, Meir, Ronen, Shalom, Shamir, Shaya, Tal, Tamir, Uri, Uziel, Yair, Yehoshua, Yoel, Agam, Barak, Benzion, Betzalel, Eran, Eyal, Eytan, Ezriel, Jahseh, Kamaree, Lior, Moishe, Nachman, Nadav, Naftoli, Naftuli, Omri, Raffi, Ronit, Shah, Shraga, Tyon, Yahel, Yishai, Yoav, Yoni, Yossi, Yuval, Allon, Amitai, Arel, Aum, Avir, Aviv, Ceejay, Duvid, Elior, Etai, Gedalya, Ilai, Jakori, Meilech, Natanel, Nesanel, Netanel, Nissim, Osher, Refael, Reuven, Rishon, Sakani, Sanav, Shlome, Tuvia, Yanky, Adar, Adir, Aitan, Arrian, Chananya, Chanoch, Cote, Danon, Demiri, Eliav, Endi, Haim, Hanniel, Ido, Leor, Mekel, Meshilem, Navon, Nechemia, Nehemyah, Niv, Nochum, Ovadia, Rubel, Tovia, Tzion, Yotam, Zeev
Names like Ari
Names whose popularity has moved with Ari's over the last 50 years.
