Ari vs Luka

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ari

Boy #400 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #94 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"light, illumination"

Origin: Latin (Lucius)

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Ari Rank #400

Luka Rank #94

Luka is more popular, ranked #94 vs #400 for Ari.

Is Ari or Luka more popular?

Luka is more popular, ranked #94 compared to Ari at #400 in the United States.

What do Ari and Luka mean?

Ari means "lion" (Hebrew origin). Luka means "light, illumination" (Latin (Lucius) origin).

Are Ari and Luka boy or girl names?

Ari is primarily a boy name. Luka is primarily a boy name.