Girl Name
Perri
Perri 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 Perri? It is a girl name, and ranks in our Rare popularity tier. Phonetically it shares territory with Peri.
Perri meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Perri has a distinctive sound and evolving modern usage.
Origin: Multiple naming traditions are associated with this name.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Perri as P·E·R·R·I, with 5 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Perri is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Perri variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Perria, Perrie, Perriy, Perr.
- Nicknames: Per and P.
- Middle names: Pair Perri with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Perri middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Peri, Perry, Parry, Priya, Pierre — full picks on the sibling names for Perri guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Perri? Browse our names like Perri 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 Perri
What does the name Perri mean?
Perri 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 Perri?
The exact origin of Perri is debated, but it has been used across multiple naming traditions.
How do you pronounce Perri?
Perri has 5 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Perri a boy's or girl's name?
Perri is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Perri in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Perri sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Perri?
Names that share Perri's sound and style include Peri, Perry, Parry, Priya, Pierre.
What middle names pair well with Perri?
Good middle-name fits for Perri pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Perri is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Perri is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Perri?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Perri share its rhythm without rhyming — Peri, Perry, Parry all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.