Bari

♂ Boy

Pronounced BAR-ee /ˈbɑr.i/High

Meaning: Variously from the Arabic al-Bari, 'the Maker/the Creator' (one of the 99 names of God), and a short form of the Irish Barry ('fair-haired; a spear'); used for both sexes; routes layered; we note the sacred nameLow

In 30 seconds: The Maker; a short form of Barry: Bari. Crisp, modern, and warm. Used for both sexes.

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Origin LowArabic, Irish

MeaningVariously from the Arabic al-Bari, 'the Maker/the Creator' (one of the 99 names of God), and a short form of the Irish Barry ('fair-haired; a spear'); used for both sexes; routes layered; we note the sacred name

U.S. rank (2024)#9060 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1961

Total births (all-time)≈ 158

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

Bari comes variously from the Arabic al-Bari, 'the Maker/the Creator' (one of the 99 names of God), and a short form of the Irish Barry ('fair-haired; a spear'; routes layered, which we note; we note the sacred name). Used for both sexes, here for a boy (slug distinguished; said 'BAR-ee').

In the U.S. it appears in Arabic-speaking and Irish families. Rare, the-Maker at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Bari is variously 'the Maker/the Creator' (Arabic al-Bari, one of the 99 names of God) and a short form of the Irish Barry — a crisp name, used for both sexes (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'BAR-ee').

Overall data confidence 30%

References — Bari — unisex; routes layered; sacred name

Variations

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Bari mean?

Bari is variously 'the Maker' (Arabic al-Bari, a name of God) and a short form of Barry; used for both sexes; here for a boy. The routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Bari?

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

Is Bari a boy or girl name?

Bari is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a boy's name.

How popular is Bari?

Bari is a very rare name in the U.S.