Ari vs Koa

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ari

Boy #400 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew Israeli Scandinavian American

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Boy #292 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"warrior, brave one"

Origin: Hawaiian

Hawaiian American Pacific Islander

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Ari Rank #400

Koa Rank #292

Koa is more popular, ranked #292 vs #400 for Ari.

Is Ari or Koa more popular?

Koa is more popular, ranked #292 compared to Ari at #400 in the United States.

What do Ari and Koa mean?

Ari means "lion" (Hebrew origin). Koa means "warrior, brave one" (Hawaiian origin).

Are Ari and Koa boy or girl names?

Ari is primarily a boy name. Koa is primarily a boy name.