Sophia Girl
soh-FEE-uh
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Capri
GirlItalian· “from the Italian island of Capri”
- Meaning
- from the Italian island of Capri (origin disputed)
- Origin
- Italian
- Pronunciation
- kuh-PREE
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #547
- US babies 2025
- 551
- Best rank
- #547 (2025)
- Peak year
- 2025
Meaning and origin of Capri
Capri is often said to mean “from the Italian island of Capri”; the origin is uncertain, though it is usually linked to Italian roots.
Capri is the name of the island in the Bay of Naples, famous for its cliffs, grottoes, and Mediterranean glamour. The origin of the island's name is uncertain. It is often linked to the Latin capreae, "goats," or to the Greek kapros, "wild boar," but neither explanation is confirmed. As a given name, Capri is a modern choice that evokes sunshine and travel. It is also familiar from capri pants, named after the island. Capri has a breezy, stylish sound with the stress on the final syllable.
Popularity over time
Capri first appears in US Social Security records in 1953. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 6 different years, starting in 2020. It is at its all-time high right now: 2025 brought both its best national rank, #547, and its highest count, 551 babies. Use has grown 220% in ten years.
Its national rank moved from #4,014 in 1980, #2,214 in 2000, #1,536 in 2010, and #547 in 2025. Of the 6,436 US girls named Capri since records began, 46% were born in the 2020s, its biggest decade. The 2010s come next, with 1,697 babies.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Reina, Kyomi, Holland, Amaia, and Lylah.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Capri ranked highest in Rhode Island, New Hampshire, and Utah.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island | #154 | 6 |
| New Hampshire | #242 | 5 |
| Utah | #252 | 18 |
| Nevada | #341 | 8 |
| California | #342 | 95 |
Gender, sound and spelling
About 98% of US babies named Capri over the last 20 years were girls, with a small share of boys.
Capri is usually pronounced kuh-PREE, with two syllables. It has five letters, starts with C and ends in “-ri”.
Middle names for Capri
A few middle names that flow with Capri: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Capri
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Capri mean?
Capri is often said to mean “from the Italian island of Capri”; the origin is uncertain, though it is usually linked to Italian roots.
What is the origin of the name Capri?
Capri has Italian roots. Capri is the name of the island in the Bay of Naples, famous for its cliffs, grottoes, and Mediterranean glamour.
Is Capri a popular name?
Yes. Capri ranked #547 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Capri a boy or girl name?
Capri is mainly a girl's name. About 98% of US babies named Capri over the last 20 years were girls, with a small share of boys.
How do you pronounce Capri?
Capri is usually pronounced kuh-PREE. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings