Arie
How to say it: AH-ree · /ˈɑːri/
Dutch short form of Adriaan, or variant of Hebrew Ari meaning 'lion'. Used across multiple cultures.
Arie was the 1,441st most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 142 babies of either sex (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are steady over ten years, and it is projected to slip to #1,719 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #1,441 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 (both sexes) | 142 |
| Share of births | 1 in 18,418 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | −4% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #1,719 |
| In France, 2025 | #1,735 among girls’ names, 30 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Upward movement carried Arie to its strongest showing in the 2020s. Sitting at its peak, it is likely to dip slightly.
What goes with it
Airy and open in two syllables with a soft finish, Arie feels light and easy. Eli matches its simple style.
Nicknames
- Ari
Other spellings
Honouring a Arie in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Arie is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in Dutch, English, French, Hebrew.
In France: #1,735 for girls in 2025.
Famous people named Arie
- Arie Haan (born 1948)Dutch footballer and manager
- Arie Schans (born 1952)Dutch association football player and manager
- Arie den Hartog (1941–2018)Dutch road bicycle racer
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