Ari vs Mae

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

Ari Rank #400
Mae Rank #530

Ari is more popular, ranked #400 vs #530 for Mae.

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

Mae ___

  • Mae Elizabeth
  • Mae Louise
  • Mae Catherine
  • Mae Caroline
  • Mae Alexandra
  • Mae Josephine

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ari

Levi Noa Eli Mia Jonah

If you choose Mae

Rose Pearl June Beatrice Iris

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ari or Mae more popular?

Ari is more popular, ranked #400 compared to Mae at #530 in the United States.

What do Ari and Mae mean?

Ari means "lion" (Hebrew origin). Mae means "pearl" (Greek via Latin origin).

Are Ari and Mae boy or girl names?

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

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