Ari vs Dakota

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ari

Boy #400 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew Israeli Scandinavian American

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Boy #329 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"friendly, allies, friend"

Origin: Dakota Sioux

American Native American

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Ari Rank #400

Dakota Rank #329

Dakota is more popular, ranked #329 vs #400 for Ari.

Is Ari or Dakota more popular?

Dakota is more popular, ranked #329 compared to Ari at #400 in the United States.

What do Ari and Dakota mean?

Ari means "lion" (Hebrew origin). Dakota means "friendly, allies, friend" (Dakota Sioux origin).

Are Ari and Dakota boy or girl names?

Ari is primarily a boy name. Dakota is primarily a boy name.