Capri
/ˈkæp.ɹi/
Capri comes from the Italian island of the same name, which derives from the Latin or Greek capri, related to caper meaning “goat.” The island of Capri has been a symbol of Mediterranean beauty, luxury, and leisured glamour since Roman times.
The name entered American use as a given name in the 2010s, driven by the broader trend for Italian place names and the island’s persistent luxury associations.
Its sun-drenched, Mediterranean character made it attractive to American parents seeking something evocative and rare.
What the name Capri means
Capri peaked at No. 570 in 2023 with 520 births. In 2024 it holds at No. 572 with 528 births, effectively at its all-time high.
Khloe Kardashian’s close friend and stylist Capri Anderson gave the name celebrity exposure in the early 2010s. More broadly, the island’s association with Italian fashion, celebrity, and the Amalfi Coast lifestyle drives its appeal.
Two syllables — KAH-pree — with stress on the second beat. The name has a warm, sun-lit quality, evoking the Mediterranean without any etymological explanation required.
Parents drawn to Capri often want a name that is short, evocative of European beauty, genuinely rare, and carries an instant sense of place and warmth.
No common spelling variants exist. Capri is used in one standard form, and its identity as an Italian island name keeps the spelling stable.
US popularity over time
Numerology and symbolism
Based on Pythagorean numerology — a traditional system linking name letters to numbers. Presented for cultural interest.
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