Arie

Arie - A very unique male name

Arie appeared on the charts for the first time in 1915 on position #1522. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Arie and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Arie? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Arie. The baby boy name Arie was given to 13 baby boys in 2025, ranking #2821 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 112,791 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Arie peaked in popularity 93 years ago in 1933 on position 1493.

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Arie is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Arie is currently topping the baby name charts in California at position #1,842 - and is the least popular in Florida at position #1,855.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Arie is where you live.

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Arie origin and meaning

Dutch and Hebrew (two sources)

Uncertain — in Dutch use a short form of Adrianus; in Hebrew use from ari, 'lion'. US families draw on both, so the name has two live sources

Arie has been in US data since 1915 in small numbers and had its best year in 2023. Dutch families use it as a classic short form, Jewish families as the Hebrew lion name, and others as a variant of Ari — the sources cannot be separated in the data.

Origin uncertain

Arie is a 4 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Arie, pop culture references for the name Arie and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Arie

We've found the following names that sound similar to Arie, sorted by popularity.

Ari / Aryeh / Arya / Arrow / Ara / Aria / Arye / Aero / Ario / Aarya /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)

Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Arie

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Arie a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Arie?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

AH-ree · /ˈɑːri/
Dutch speakers say AH-ree; English speakers also use AIR-ee.

Around the world

• Arie (Dutch) — A classic Dutch short form of Adrianus
• Arie (Hebrew) — Transliteration of the Hebrew lion name, also spelled Aryeh in full

Spellings and nicknames

• Ari — The shorter form, also in US data
• Aryeh — The full Hebrew form, also in US data

Famous bearers

• Arie Luyendyk Jr. — Dutch-American racing driver and television personality from The Bachelorette and The Bachelor (b. 1981) Contemporary

Style

InternationalShort form

Why parents choose it

A short international name with two honest roots — Dutch and Hebrew — that has quietly had its best years recently.

Worth knowing

• For girls, Arie is read as a spelling of Aria or Ariel
• Two different origins depending on the family