Arie
2 syllables
♂ Male ◎ ModernAmerican / InventedVariant ◈ 2 syllables
"Lion; strong, courageous, leader."

From ModernAmerican / InventedVariant

Arie means lion of God — from the Hebrew aryeh (lion). In the Bible, Ariel IS another name for Jerusalem — the lion of God's city. The name carries the most direct Hebrew lion-divine. Two syllables of the lion-of-God, Jerusalem's-other-name, and the most direct Hebrew lion.

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Arie at a glance
MeaningLion; strong, courageous, leader.
OriginModernAmerican / InventedVariant
GenderMale
Syllables2
NumerologyLife Path 6
US Rank (today)#1720
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Why parents love Arie
  • Ariel/Arie IS another name for Jerusalem.
  • The meaning lion of God IS maximally divine.
  • Two syllables with a bright, Hebrew sound: AR-ee.
  • Ari (lion) IS directly embedded.
  • The Hebrew heritage gives genuine depth.
The vibe of Arie
lion of GodHebrewaryehlionArielJerusalemdivinebrightAridirectsacred
Origin & history of Arie
Hebrew aryeh (lion) + El (God) Arie
1
ModernAmerican / InventedVariant roots
Arie means lion of God. Ariel IS another name for Jerusalem — the lion of God's city.
2
First recorded
Earliest known use: Hebrew; biblical Ariel/Jerusalem.
3
Today
Arie remains a beloved choice, ranking #1720 in the US. 6,589 babies have been named Arie since 1880.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, SSA data
How popular is Arie?
2018 peak year
Arie has settled into a steady rhythm — neither rising sharply nor fading, holding a consistent place in U.S. birth records. It currently ranks well outside the top 1,000 (around #1720), with about 193 babies named Arie each year. In 2018, 161 babies received the name (ranked #1390). Total registrations across all years since 1880: roughly 6,589.
Year-by-year registrations 1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
161 Babies named in peak year
(ranked #1,390)
193 Avg. per year
(last decade)
1,930 Total registrations
last 10 years
6,589 All-time total
(since 1880)
Popularity in the US today (rank #1,720) Moderate
→ Holding steady in recent years
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Numerology of Arie
6
Life path number
The Nurturer
Nurturing, love and responsibility.

Arie's Life Path 7 is the seeker's number — lion-of-God seeking. People named Arie tend to be bright, divine, and gifted at being the Hebrew lion of God's city.

Hebrew lion of God's city
Jerusalem-Ariel
Aryeh-lion
Direct-divine
Sacred bright
A1
R9
I9
E5
Sum: 24 → Life path 6
Personality of Arie
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Nurturing heart
They notice when someone is struggling before anyone else.
🏡
Creates warmth
Their circle is warmer for their presence.
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Strong morals
They know what's right and stand by it.
🌸
Quietly selfless
They give and give, often without realising how much.
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