I don't speak for the whole religion, but my personal $0.02: Ari is on our shortlist precisely because it is a Jewish name. We aren't very religious, but want our baby's name to have a connection to Judaism. So personally, yes, I associate it with the religion, very much so.
Re: Does this name sound religious?
Baby #2 Due 3/7/20
Ari is on our shortlist precisely because it is a Jewish name. We aren't very religious, but want our baby's name to have a connection to Judaism. So personally, yes, I associate it with the religion, very much so.