Capri
Capri is a girl name of Italian origin meaning “From the island of Capri”, pronounced kuh-PREE. It ranked #547 in the United States in 2025, given to 551 babies, and peaked at #547 in 2025. Common nicknames: Cap, Cappy, Rhee.
How popular is Capri in the United States?
Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA). Based on all Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
What does Capri mean, and where does it come from?
Capri is the island in the Bay of Naples where Roman emperors built their villas and where the Blue Grotto still draws boats every summer. The name's own origin is disputed between the Greek kapros, "wild boar," and the Latin capra, "goat" — both attested on the island in antiquity. As a girl's name it is recent: recorded here and there since the 1950s, it entered the US top thousand only in 2020 and is still rising, part of a wider fashion for Italian place names that has also lifted Siena, Milan and Roma.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the name Capri mean?
Capri is a girl name of Italian origin meaning "From the island of Capri." Capri is the island in the Bay of Naples where Roman emperors built their villas and where the Blue Grotto still draws boats every summer. The name's own origin is disputed between the Greek kapros, "wild boar," and the Latin capra, "goat" — both attested on the island in antiquity.
How do you pronounce Capri?
Capri is pronounced kuh-PREE. Common variations include Caprice, Capria, Kapri.
Is Capri a girl name?
Yes, Capri is traditionally a girl name. Popular nicknames include Cap, Cappy, Rhee.