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Ari is a unisex name used in Hebrew. Behind the Name describes it this way: "Means ‘lion’ in Hebrew." It ranked #393 for boys and #614 for girls in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, means ‘lion’ in Hebrew. The entry lists its usage as Hebrew.
Editorial confidence: established
Popularity
Ari ranked #393 for boys and #614 for girls in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States (boys) | 2025 | #393 | ssa-2025 |
| United States (girls) | 2025 | #614 | ssa-2025 |
United States, 2025: #393 (Social Security Administration)
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Names that Behind the Name files under the same origin (Hebrew) and that sit near Ari in the 2025 American rankings.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ari mean?
Ari means "lion", according to Behind the Name.
Is Ari a popular name?
Ari ranked #393 for boys and #614 for girls in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Ari a boy's or a girl's name?
Ari appears in both the boys' and girls' SSA lists for 2025, so it is used for both.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Ari (1) — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
