Ari: meaning of the Hebrew name
אֲרִי
Pronounced AH-ree
- Boy
- Hebrew
- #7 in Israel, 2024
Meaning of Ari
Ari means lion, the king of beasts and a symbol of strength and courage. It is a short and charming form that was also common in Jewish communities around the world.
Ari in Hebrew
Ari is written ארי in Hebrew (with vowel points: אֲרִי). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- אAlef
- רResh
- יYod
Gematria value: 211 (Alef 1 + Resh 200 + Yod 10)
About the name
- GenderBoy
- OriginHebrew
- Meaninglion
- PronunciationAH-ree
- Hebrewארי
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
In 2024, Ari ranked #7 among boys' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (1,264 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #6, in 2021 and 2022.
All years 2014-2024
| Year | Rank | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 7 | 1,264 |
| 2023 | 7 | 1,234 |
| 2022 | 6 | 1,286 |
| 2021 | 6 | 1,257 |
| 2020 | 9 | 1,067 |
| 2019 | 12 | 994 |
| 2018 | 27 | 665 |
| 2017 | 40 | 463 |
| 2016 | 56 | 366 |
| 2015 | 102 | 185 |
| 2014 | 110 | 160 |
Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), first names given to Jewish newborns, 2014-2024. Ranks cover the 150 most common names per year.
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Questions about Ari
What does the name Ari mean?
Ari means lion, the king of beasts and a symbol of strength and courage. It is a short and charming form that was also common in Jewish communities around the world.
How do you pronounce Ari?
Ari is pronounced AH-ree in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Ari in Hebrew?
Ari is written ארי in Hebrew (with vowel points: אֲרִי).
How popular is the name Ari in Israel?
In 2024, Ari ranked #7 among boys' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (1,264 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #6, in 2021 and 2022. Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics.
What is the gematria of Ari?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling ארי adds up to 211 (Alef 1 + Resh 200 + Yod 10).
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