Bari
b(a)-ri
US Popularity:12505
Origin:Greek
Meaning:Foreign; Fair-headed; Spear; Originator
Delighting the ear with just four letters and two syllables, Bari is a wonderfully succinct gender-neutral name of Greek, Irish, and Arabic origins. From its Greek roots, Bari adopts the meaning “foreign” from Barbara, opening baby up to a world of possibilities. Whether exploring the great unknown or bringing new ideas from all over to the table, Bari shows baby they can thrive in unfamiliar situations. If inventing and creating are some of your little one’s strongest skills, you’ll love their name’s Arabic translation, “originator.” As a form of Barrie, Bari also stems from the Irish Fionnbarra, meaning “fair-headed,” with barr specifically meaning “head.” Another possible root is the Irish word biorach, meaning “spear”—fit for a mighty warrior.
How Popular Is The Name Bari?
U.S. Births
Overall:Bari is currently #12505 in U.S. births
Boy:Bari is currently #9060 in U.S. births
Girl:Bari is currently #12324 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2024
Gender:
Girl
#12324
in 2024
+ 1331
from 2023
Sources
Name Doctor, Bari
100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky, pg. 89
Name Doctor, Barrie
Ancestry, Bari Family History
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