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At a Glance: Name: Capri – Meaning: named after the island of Capri – Origin: Italian (place name) – Gender: Neutral – Pronunciation: KAH-pree
Capri is a place name, taken directly from the Italian island of the same name, and it's used across the gender spectrum. Pronounced KAH-pree (IPA /ˈkɑːpri/), it fits the worldly, clean, modern style categories parents search under. You may have seen it explained as meaning 'wild boar' — but that's only one disputed theory about how the island itself got its name, not a confirmed meaning for the name Capri.
Meaning & Origin of Capri
Meaning: Named after the island of capri.
Origin: Italian (place name).
A common claim: Capri is often said to mean 'wild boar' Actually: The 'wild boar' meaning is only one disputed theory about the island's name; it isn't a confirmed etymology.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Capri
Phonetic: KAH-pree IPA: /ˈkɑːpri/
Popularity of Capri
Capri has stayed a rare pick in the U.S. since 1953: it reached its highest point at #570 in 2023 with 520 babies, then landed at #572 in 2024 with 528 babies — a name that's held steady just outside the top 500 rather than climbing or fading fast.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1953–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Capri mean?
Named after the island of capri. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Capri)
How do you pronounce Capri?
Capri is pronounced KAH-pree (IPA: /ˈkɑːpri/).
Is Capri a popular name right now?
Capri is near its all-time peak (#570 in 2023), ranked #572 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1953–2024.)
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