Peri
2 syllables
⚧ Unisex ◎ Greek / Hebrew / Persian ◈ 2 syllables
"Mountain dweller; fruit; fairy"

From Greek / Hebrew / Persian

Peri means beautiful supernatural being or fairy — from the Persian. In Persian mythology, a peri IS a beautiful winged spirit descended from fallen angels — the most enchantingly beautiful. Two syllables of the most enchantingly beautiful, winged-spirit, and Persian fallen-angel fairy.

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Peri at a glance
MeaningMountain dweller; fruit; fairy
OriginGreek / Hebrew / Persian
GenderUnisex
Syllables2
NumerologyLife Path 3
US Rank (today)#4293
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Why parents love Peri
  • A peri IS a beautiful winged spirit.Descended from fallen angels — most enchanting.Two syllables with a gentle, Persian sound: PAIR-ee.Per and I are both embedded.The most directly Persian-fairy name.
The vibe of Peri
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Origin & history of Peri
Persian peri (beautiful spirit/fairy) Peri
1
Greek / Hebrew / Persian roots
A peri IS a beautiful winged spirit descended from fallen angels — the most enchantingly beautiful.
2
First recorded
Earliest known use: Persian mythology.
3
Today
Peri remains a beloved choice, ranking #4293 in the US. 2,452 babies have been named Peri since 1936.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, SSA data
How popular is Peri?
1960 peak year
Peri has settled into a steady rhythm — neither rising sharply nor fading, holding a consistent place in U.S. birth records. It currently ranks well outside the top 1,000 (around #4293), with about 34 babies named Peri each year. In 1960, 92 babies received the name (ranked #1135). Total registrations across all years since 1880: roughly 2,452.
Year-by-year registrations 1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
92 Babies named in peak year
(ranked #1,135)
34 Avg. per year
(last decade)
340 Total registrations
last 10 years
2,452 All-time total
(since 1880)
Popularity in the US today (rank #4,293) Moderate
→ Holding steady in recent years
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Numerology of Peri
3
Life path number
The Creator
Creativity, joy and self-expression.

Peri's Life Path 7 is the seeker's number — fairy seeking. People named Peri tend to be gentle, enchanting, and gifted at being the most beautiful Persian winged spirit.

Most beautiful Persian winged spirit
Fallen-angel-fairy
Enchanting-gentle
Per-I
Mythology-deep
P7
E5
R9
I9
Sum: 30 → Life path 3
Personality of Peri
Bright & creative
Imaginative, expressive, endlessly inventive.
😊
Magnetic warmth
Their laugh is contagious. People love being near them.
🌈
Eternal optimist
Even in dark moments they find the light.
🗣️
Storyteller
They can describe anything and make it fascinating.
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