Capri
2 syllables
♀ Female ◎ Spanish / Latin ◈ 2 syllables
"Impulsive change of mind"

From Spanish / Latin

Capri means goat island — from the Latin capra (goat), the Italian island in the Bay of Naples that is one of the most beautiful places on Earth. The Blue Grotto glows supernatural blue. Capri pants were invented on the island. Emperor Tiberius ruled Rome from Capri. Five letters of the most beautiful island, supernatural-blue grottos, and the emperor who ruled from paradise.

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Capri at a glance
MeaningImpulsive change of mind
OriginSpanish / Latin
GenderFemale
Syllables2
NumerologyLife Path 2
US Rank (today)#1006
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Why parents love Capri
  • Capri is one of the most beautiful islands on Earth.
  • The Blue Grotto glows supernatural blue.
  • Capri pants were invented on the island.
  • Two syllables with a bright, Italian sound: kah-PREE.
  • Emperor Tiberius ruled from Capri — maximum luxury.
The vibe of Capri
goat islandItalianBlue GrottoNaplesTiberiuscapri pantsparadisesupernatural blue
Origin & history of Capri
Latin capra (goat) Italian Capri (island) given name
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Spanish / Latin roots
Capri comes from the Latin capra (goat). The island of Capri in the Bay of Naples is one of the most beautiful places on Earth. The Blue Grotto glows supernatural blue. Capri pants were invented on the island. Emperor Tiberius ruled Rome from Capri.
2
First recorded
Earliest known use: Italian island; Capri pants since 1950s.
3
Today
Capri remains a beloved choice, ranking #1006 in the US. 6,002 babies have been named Capri since 1953.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, SSA data
How popular is Capri?
2024 peak year
Capri first appears in the U.S. registration record in 1953. Its popularity climbed over the following decades. In 2024, 528 babies received the name (ranked #572). Today it sits well outside the top 1,000 (around #1006), with roughly 329 babies named Capri each year. Capri has been trending upward in recent years. In total, around 6,002 babies have been registered with this name since 1880.
Year-by-year registrations 1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
528 Babies named in peak year
(ranked #572)
329 Avg. per year
(last decade)
3,290 Total registrations
last 10 years
6,002 All-time total
(since 1880)
Popularity in the US today (rank #1,006) Moderate
↑ Trending upward in recent years
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Numerology of Capri
2
Life path number
The Peacemaker
Diplomacy, harmony and deep empathy.

Capri's Life Path 5 is the adventurer's number — island adventure. People named Capri tend to be bright, luxurious, and gifted at making any room glow supernatural blue.

Makes rooms glow blue
Island-paradise luxury
Blue-Grotto supernatural
Tiberius-level power
Italian brightness
C3
A1
P7
R9
I9
Sum: 29 → Life path 2
Personality of Capri
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Peaceful
They bring calm to every room.
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Deeply loving
Their love runs deep and steady.
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Intuitive
They read people with extraordinary accuracy.
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Artistic soul
Beauty speaks to them powerfully.
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