Ari
Ari is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Lion or lion of God.
Origin and history
Ari is a name of Hebrew origin meaning 'lion'. While historically used predominantly as a masculine name or short form of Ariel and Arianna, it has seen rising popularity as an independent feminine name in the United States. Its recent usage in the 2020s reflects a broader trend toward short, strong, vowel-ending names.
Popularity in the United States
7,662 babies in the United States have been named Ari since 1880. It ranks #1912 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #492.
States where it is most popular
- CA (13.1 %)
- TX (12.4 %)
- GA (7.7 %)
- FL (7.5 %)
- NC (4.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 17 |
| 1970-1980 | 88 |
| 1980-1990 | 148 |
| 1990-2000 | 230 |
| 2000-2010 | 761 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,691 |
| 2020-2029 | 3,727 |
Famous people named Ari
- Ari Lennox: Singer, Songwriter
Fun facts
- The name Ari for females has seen significant growth in recent years, with nearly half of its total historical U.S. occurrences recorded since 2020.
- Beyond Hebrew, Ari also exists as a distinct name or root in Scandinavian and Japanese cultures with different language roots.