Ari Unisex

Popularity: #368 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationAH-ree / ˈɑːri

Hebrew; Irish

Meaning

Hebrew: lion; Irish: exalted

Historical & Cultural Background

Ari is a name with Hebrew origins, meaning 'lion,' often associated with strength and bravery. In Irish culture, it is derived from the word meaning 'exalted' or 'noble.' The name has gained popularity in various cultures and is used in different forms around the world. It is also a name that has been embraced in modern contexts, often appealing to parents seeking a strong yet simple name.

Trend Summary

Ari has seen a steady increase in popularity in the United States over the past two decades.

Similar Names

AidenAsherOrenEzraKaiRamiZaneRory

Variants

  • Arih
  • Ary

International Variants

  • Ari (Hebrew)
  • Ari (Irish)
  • Ari (Japanese)

Famous people named Ari

Ari Emanuel is an American talent agent and CEO of Endeavor, known for his influence in the entertainment industry.

Ari Gold is a fictional character from the television series 'Entourage,' portrayed as a high-powered talent agent.

Ari Fleischer is an American political aide who served as the White House Press Secretary under President George W. Bush.

Ari Shaffir is an American stand-up comedian and podcaster, recognized for his work in the comedy scene.

Fictional characters named Ari

Ari is a character in the animated series 'The Last Airbender,' known for his role as a loyal companion.

Ari is a character in the video game 'Final Fantasy,' often depicted as a skilled warrior.

Sibling Suggestions

NoahEliLeviIsaacZaraMaya

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Ari was first seen in the United States in 1958. Ari has ranked as high as #584 nationally, which occurred in 2022, and has been most popular in New York, California, Texas, Florida, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Ari has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Ari (2024)

StateBirthsShare
NY 114
16%
CA 108
15%
TX 56
8%
FL 43
6%
IL 33
5%
WA 32
5%
PA 31
4%
MD 24
3%
MA 22
3%
OH 22
3%
NC 21
3%
MI 18
3%
VA 16
2%
AZ 15
2%
MN 15
2%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19589
195913
196032
196152
196235
196332
196435
196546
196641
196747
196856
196993
1970123
1971166
1972111
1973116
1974128
1975105
1976101
1977123
1978130
1979156
1980147
1981116
1982140
1983153
1984105
1985126
1986125
1987115
1988119
1989121
1990141
1991156
1992156
1993153
1994170
1995166
1996184
1997181
1998166
1999194
2000207
2001248
2002249
2003298
2004297
2005288
2006375
2007463
2008495
2009516
2010517
2011510
2012636
2013704
2014689
2015771
2016751
2017802
2018870
2019860
2020787
2021956
20221,029
2023974
2024805