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Ari

“lion”probable meaning

Boy’s name, of Hebrew origin. Lire en français

1986200020102025 0.8 per 10,000 in 2025
Births per 10,000 babies born in France, from 1986 to 2025 (INSEE).
most given boy’s name in France
875th
births in 2023–2025
140
babies born in France
1 in 12,987
+12.1% a year recently
Rising fast
peak year
2025

Meaning and origin of Ari

Ari is thought to mean “lion” and is of Hebrew origin.

Probable meaning: the sources partly agree.

Popularity of Ari in France since 1986

Ari in English-speaking countries

Ari ranks 105th in New Zealand, 207th in British Columbia (Canada) and 246th in Ontario (Canada), against 875th in France.

Rarely or never given (below the publication threshold): Northern Ireland.

Official figures from each country, over their latest three published years. Counted as written: other spellings are counted apart.

Same sound, other spellings

Births 2023–2025. At school they sound the same: this total tells you whether your child is likely to share the name.

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