Arri

♀ Girl

Pronounced AR-ee /ˈɑːr.i/Medium

Meaning: Arri reads as a doubled-r spelling of Ari, a short name with roots in Hebrew ari ('lion') and use as a pet form of Ariana or Ariel. As used here it is likely a nickname turned name; routes uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A short, bright name: Arri reads as a spin on Ari ('lion'; said 'AR-ee'). Routes uncertain, which we note.

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Origin LowCoined, Hebrew

MeaningArri reads as a doubled-r spelling of Ari, a short name with roots in Hebrew ari ('lion') and use as a pet form of Ariana or Ariel. As used here it is likely a nickname turned name; routes uncertain, which we note.

U.S. rank (2025)#13372 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2018

Total births (all-time)≈ 64

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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, Arri reads as a modern short name from Ari, a nickname standing on its own. Crisp and vowel-bright, its route is uncertain, which we note (said 'AR-ee').

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

Did you know? Arri is a doubled-r form of Ari, which can mean 'lion' in Hebrew or serve as a pet form of Ariana. Its route here is uncertain, which we note (said 'AR-ee').

Overall data confidence 32%

References — Arri — Ari variant/nickname; route uncertain

Variations

AriArieArri

Nicknames

AriRee

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Arri mean?

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

How do you pronounce Arri?

It's said AR-ee /ˈɑːr.i/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Arri a boy or girl name?

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

How popular is Arri?

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