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At a Glance: Name: Ari – Meaning: lion – Origin: Hebrew – Gender: Neutral – Pronunciation: AH-ree
Ari is a Hebrew name meaning lion, pronounced AH-ree. It's a neutral name, and on today's naming charts it fits a modern, minimalist style — short, clean, and easy to say. That mix of an ancient meaning and a contemporary sound is part of what makes it worth a look.
Meaning & Origin of Ari
Meaning: Lion.
Origin: Hebrew.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Ari
Phonetic: AH-ree IPA: /ˈɑːri/
Popularity of Ari
SSA records for Ari run from 1958 to 2024, and the name peaked at #328 in 2022 with 1,029 babies given the name. By 2024 it had settled to #399, with 805 babies named Ari that year.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1958–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Ari mean?
Lion. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Ari)
How do you pronounce Ari?
Ari is pronounced AH-ree (IPA: /ˈɑːri/).
Is Ari a popular name right now?
Ari peaked at #328 in 2022 and is ranked #399 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1958–2024.)
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