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Arii

♀ Girl

Pronounced AH-ree /ˈɑː.ri/Medium

Meaning: Arii reads as a doubled-i spelling of Ari, a short name with several roots — Hebrew ari ('lion'), a pet form of names like Ariana or Ariel. As used here it is likely a nickname turned given name; routes uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A short, bright name: Arii reads as a spin on Ari ('lion'; said 'AH-ree'). Routes uncertain, which we note.
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Origin LowCoined, Hebrew
MeaningArii reads as a doubled-i spelling of Ari, a short name with several roots — Hebrew ari ('lion'), a pet form of names like Ariana or Ariel. As used here it is likely a nickname turned given name; routes uncertain, which we note.
U.S. rank (2025)#12052 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2019
Total births (all-time)≈ 99

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201920132025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

As a girl's name, Arii reads as a modern, short name from Ari, a nickname now standing on its own. Crisp and vowel-bright, its route is uncertain, which we note (said 'AH-ree').

It appears only very rarely for girls in the U.S. Very rare, short, and modern.

Did you know? Arii is a doubled-i form of Ari — which can mean 'lion' in Hebrew or serve as a pet form of Ariana or Ariel. Its route here is uncertain, which we note (said 'AH-ree').
Overall data confidence 32%
References — Arii — Ari variant/nickname; route uncertain

Variations

AriArieAree

Nicknames

AriRee

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Arii mean?

Arii reads as a spin on Ari ('lion' in Hebrew, or a pet form). The route is uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Arii?

It's said AH-ree /ˈɑː.ri/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Arii a boy or girl name?

Arii is used here as a girl's name; Ari itself is unisex.

How popular is Arii?

Arii is a very rare name for girls in the U.S.

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