The nameAri
Ari is a short boy's name with several origins.
- Boy's name
- Hebrew and Nordic
Meaning
In Hebrew, ari means "lion"; it also exists in Finnish and Icelandic.
Origin
Hebrew and Nordic.
History
In France it has risen in the 2010s and 2020s.
Popularity of the name Ari
Ari in France
889thmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
2025peak year (50 births)
770babies named Ari in France since 1900
Ari was most popular in France in the 2020s, with 245 births over the decade, 32% of all recorded babies named Ari. Its rise began around 1967, and it peaked in 2025. Half of all babies named Ari in France were born before 2012, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 43 births a year on average, against 24 in the five years before.
Variants and related names
Ari in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ari mean?
In Hebrew, ari means "lion"; it also exists in Finnish and Icelandic.
What is the origin of the name Ari?
Hebrew and Nordic.
Is Ari a girl's or a boy's name?
Ari is a boy's name.
What are the variants of the name Ari?
Variants and related names of Ari include Ary.