Ari is small and muscular, a name that says everything it needs to in two beats. In Hebrew it means lion, the same root found in Ariel; in Old Norse it names an eagle; in Armenian it serves as a diminutive of Aristakes. It functions as a standalone name and as a nickname for Ariana, Arielle, Ariel, or Aristotle, and drifts unisex with grace. Lena Dunham's brother, Entourage's agent, and countless Israeli kids answer to it. Ranked 399 in the U.S., it catches the current appetite for short, vowel-bright names. A pocket-sized name with a lion inside.
Popularity
1880 to today
US SSA data. Lower rank number means more popular. A flat line at the top of the chart means the name did not rank in the top 1000.
Nicknames
No common nicknames.
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Sibling name ideas
- Remy
- Harley
- Leighton
- Spencer
- Payton
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- Remy
- Harley
- Leighton
- Spencer
- Payton
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Remy
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Harley
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Leighton
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Spencer
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Payton
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