Ari vs Ivory

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ivory

Girl #404 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"ivory white"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

English American African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#404
Total SSA Count
784
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ivy, Vory

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Popularity Comparison

Ari Rank #400
Ivory Rank #404

Ari is more popular, ranked #400 vs #404 for Ivory.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ari ___

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

Ivory ___

  • Ivory Rose
  • Ivory Grace
  • Ivory Dawn
  • Ivory Mae
  • Ivory June
  • Ivory Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ari

Levi Noa Eli Mia Jonah

If you choose Ivory

Jasper Pearl Onyx Ruby Slate

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ari or Ivory more popular?

Ari is more popular, ranked #400 compared to Ivory at #404 in the United States.

What do Ari and Ivory mean?

Ari means "lion" (Hebrew origin). Ivory means "ivory white" (Old French origin).

Are Ari and Ivory boy or girl names?

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

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