The nameAry

Ary is a short boy's name of debated origin.

Meaning

It is seen as a variant of Ari, from the Hebrew ari, "lion".

Origin

Debated.

History

In France it has been given in small numbers since the 1920s, most often in the 2010s and 2020s.

Popularity of the name Ary

Ary in France

2038thmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
2021peak year (35 births)
715babies named Ary in France since 1900
01835 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Ary was most popular in France in the 2020s, with 155 births over the decade, 22% of all recorded babies named Ary. Its rise began around 1926, and it peaked in 2021. Half of all babies named Ary in France were born before 1981, so it is mostly a parents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 27 births a year on average, against 18 in the five years before.

Variants and related names

Ary in our baby name lists

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Ary mean?

It is seen as a variant of Ari, from the Hebrew ari, "lion".

What is the origin of the name Ary?

Debated.

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

Ary is a boy's name.

What are the variants of the name Ary?

Variants and related names of Ary include Ari.