Ari Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Ari is used for both girls and boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Ari?
Ari is spelled A-R-I. The name has 3 letters.
Ari at a Glance
- Usage
- Used for both girls and boys
- Meaning
- Ari may derive from Hebrew, where it means “lion.”
- Origin
- Ari is commonly associated with Hebrew origins and has usage in various cultures.
- Pronunciation
- AIR-ee · 2 syllables
Ari Popularity in 2025
Rank#614
Recorded Births476
Rank#393
Recorded Births808
- Girls usage fell 79 places to #614 and recorded 94 fewer births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage rose 6 places to #393 and recorded 1 more birth compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Ari Mean?
Ari may derive from Hebrew, where it means “lion.”
Origin: Ari is commonly associated with Hebrew origins and has usage in various cultures.
How Do You Pronounce Ari?
PronunciationAIR-ee
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Ari?
- History
- The name Ari has been documented in multiple cultures and languages over time, often retaining its meaning as “lion” in Hebrew contexts.
Ari Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2014 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 476 | #614 |
| 2025 | Boys | 808 | #393 |
| 2024 | Girls | 570 | #535 |
| 2024 | Boys | 807 | #399 |
| 2023 | Girls | 666 | #461 |
| 2023 | Boys | 974 | #342 |
| 2022 | Girls | 722 | #434 |
| 2022 | Boys | 1,030 | #328 |
| 2021 | Girls | 658 | #476 |
| 2021 | Boys | 957 | #343 |
| 2020 | Girls | 635 | #482 |
| 2020 | Boys | 787 | #392 |
| 2019 | Girls | 505 | #600 |
| 2019 | Boys | 860 | #371 |
| 2018 | Girls | 397 | #719 |
| 2018 | Boys | 870 | #374 |
| 2017 | Girls | 341 | #803 |
| 2017 | Boys | 802 | #398 |
| 2016 | Girls | 278 | #967 |
| 2016 | Boys | 751 | #418 |
| 2015 | Girls | 268 | #1,005 |
| 2015 | Boys | 771 | #402 |
| 2014 | Girls | 227 | #1,118 |
| 2014 | Boys | 689 | #440 |
When Was Ari Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2022 · Boys
1,030 recorded births
National rank #328
2023 · Boys
974 recorded births
National rank #342
2021 · Boys
957 recorded births
National rank #343
2018 · Boys
870 recorded births
National rank #374
Where Ari Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| NV | #292 | 9 |
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| DC | #97 | 9 |
| NY | #159 | 120 |
| CT | #219 | 15 |
| NJ | #231 | 41 |
| MD | #268 | 20 |
| CO | #293 | 22 |
| FL | #294 | 65 |
| CA | #297 | 124 |