Amiyah vs Ari

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ari

Boy #400 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lion"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Israeli Scandinavian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#400
Total SSA Count
805
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amiyah Rank #515
Ari Rank #400

Ari is more popular, ranked #400 vs #515 for Amiyah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amiyah ___

  • Amiyah Grace
  • Amiyah Rose
  • Amiyah Marie
  • Amiyah Jade
  • Amiyah Renee
  • Amiyah Faith

Ari ___

  • Ari Samuel
  • Ari James
  • Ari Benjamin
  • Ari Elias
  • Ari Noah
  • Ari Solomon

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amiyah

Aaliyah Zara Nyla Isaiah Jordan

If you choose Ari

Levi Noa Eli Mia Jonah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amiyah or Ari more popular?

Ari is more popular, ranked #400 compared to Amiyah at #515 in the United States.

What do Amiyah and Ari mean?

Amiyah means "beloved" (Latin/American origin). Ari means "lion" (Hebrew origin).

Are Amiyah and Ari boy or girl names?

Amiyah is primarily a girl name. Ari is primarily a boy name.

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