Girl Name
Capri
Capri is a girl's name whose meaning is not firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a girl's name across several naming traditions, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Considering Capri? It is a girl name, and ranks in our Rare popularity tier. Phonetically it shares territory with Cooper.
Capri meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Capri has a distinctive sound and evolving modern usage.
Origin: Multiple naming traditions are associated with this name.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Capri as C·A·P·R·I, with 5 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Capri is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Capri variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Capria, Caprie, Capriy, Capr.
- Nicknames: Cap and C.
- Middle names: Pair Capri with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Capri middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Cooper, Cari, Caprice, Cheri, Chari — full picks on the sibling names for Capri guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Capri? Browse our names like Capri guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Capri
What does the name Capri mean?
Capri has no single meaning that is firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a girl name in US birth records, and parents usually choose it for its sound rather than a documented meaning.
What is the origin of Capri?
The exact origin of Capri is debated, but it has been used across multiple naming traditions.
How do you pronounce Capri?
Capri has 5 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Capri a boy's or girl's name?
Capri is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Capri in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Capri sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Capri?
Names that share Capri's sound and style include Cooper, Cari, Caprice, Cheri, Chari.
What middle names pair well with Capri?
Good middle-name fits for Capri pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Capri is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Capri is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Capri?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Capri share its rhythm without rhyming — Cooper, Cari, Caprice all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.