Ari

Ari is a boy's name of Hebrew and Biblical origin meaning “lion.” In 2024 it was given to 805 boys in the United States.

Ari at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Biblical & Christian
Meaning
“lion”

About the name Ari

Ari belongs to the Biblical & Christian tradition. Its meaning — “lion” — is the sense carried by its Hebrew and Biblical roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Ari first appears in Social Security records in 1958. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #328 in 2022, and in 2024 805 babies received the name — 19,781 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Ari in US records

First recorded (US)
1958
Best US rank
#328 in 2022
Peak year
2022
Babies named Ari in 2024
805
Total since 1880
19,781

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Ari mean?

Ari means “lion” in its Hebrew and Biblical roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Ari a boy or girl name?

Ari is a boy name. In 2024, 805 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Ari?

Ari comes from the Biblical & Christian tradition.

How popular is the name Ari?

Ari first appears in US records in 1958. Its best-ever ranking was #328 in 2022, and 805 babies were given the name in 2024.

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