Ari

Meaning of Ari

The name Ari means 'lion'. It's a strong, powerful name often associated with courage and leadership.

Ari has Hebrew roots — browse every Hebrew baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Ari

Ari has held fairly steady, sitting around #393 in 2025 after peaking at #328 in 2022.

Ari as a girl's name

Ari is also used as a girl's name, currently ranked #614 in the US. Ari means "lion" in Hebrew, symbolizing courage and strength.

Notable people named Ari

• Ari Emanuel
  Hollywood agent, Endeavor CEO
• Ari Aster
  Acclaimed film director, screenwriter
• Ari Melber
  MSNBC host, chief legal correspondent
• Ari Shaffir
  Stand-up comedian, podcaster
• Ari Fleischer
  Former White House Press Secretary

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Questions about the name Ari

What does the name Ari mean?

Ari means the name ari means 'lion'. it's a strong, powerful name often associated with courage and leadership, and it comes from Hebrew origins.

Is Ari a boy's or a girl's name?

Ari is used for both boys and girls in the United States, which makes it a unisex name.

How popular is the name Ari?

In 2025, Ari ranked #393 for boys, up from #399 the year before and #614 for girls, down from #535 the year before.

When was Ari most popular?

Ari peaked at #328 in 2022.