Capri

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Pronounced kah-PREE /kəˈpriː/High

Meaning: From the Italian island Capri, whose name derives from Latin capreae meaning 'wild goats' (from caper, 'goat'); used as a given name evoking the sun-drenched Mediterranean island off the Amalfi CoastHigh

In 30 seconds: Capri is a chic Italian place name meaning 'island of goats,' borrowed from the legendary Mediterranean island. Two breezy syllables that evoke sun, sea, and Italian glamour.

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Origin HighItalian, Latin

MeaningFrom the Italian island Capri, whose name derives from Latin capreae meaning 'wild goats' (from caper, 'goat'); used as a given name evoking the sun-drenched Mediterranean island off the Amalfi Coast

U.S. rank (2025)#547 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births551 girls (0.03% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2025

Total births (all-time)≈ 6,434

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Capri takes its name from the small Italian island in the Bay of Naples, whose Latin name Capreae derives from caper (goat), likely referring to the wild goats that roamed its rocky terrain in antiquity. The island was a favored retreat of Roman emperors Augustus and Tiberius. As a given name, Capri is a modern choice inspired by the island's association with beauty, luxury, and the Mediterranean lifestyle.

Capri as a given name has been growing in the United States in the 2010s and 2020s, part of a broader trend of using glamorous Italian and Mediterranean place names for girls — alongside names like Roma, Milan, Siena, and Palermo. Its two-syllable flow and the fashionable Capri pants (named after the island) give it a dual layer of chic association. It ranks in the lower U.S. charts but is gaining momentum.

Did you know? The Isle of Capri has been a destination for the wealthy since the Roman Emperor Augustus first fell in love with it — Julius Caesar reportedly traded the larger island of Ischia for Capri, so prized was its beauty.

Overall data confidence 88%

U.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

CapriaCapree

Nicknames

CapCappy

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If you like Capri…

Roma— shares the Italian place-name glamour and the same elegant, breezy Mediterranean feel

Siena— Italian city name used as a girls' name in the same chic place-name trend

Milan— another Italian city name crossing into given-name use with the same cosmopolitan flair

Isola— Italian word name meaning 'island,' sharing the same Mediterranean island imagery

Frequently Asked

What does the name Capri mean?

Capri comes from Latin capreae meaning 'wild goats,' the ancient name of the Italian island off Naples. As a given name it evokes Mediterranean beauty and Italian glamour.

How do you pronounce Capri?

It is said kah-PREE — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Capri a boy or girl name?

Capri is used almost exclusively as a girls' name.

How popular is Capri?

Capri is a rising name in the United States, growing in popularity as part of the Italian place-name trend for girls.