Capri as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Capri

What is the meaning of the name Capri ?

The baby name Capri is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced KAP-ree (IPA: /ˈkæp.ri/ or /ˈkɑː.pri/).

Capri is Italian in Origin.

Capri is a modern given name taken from the Italian island in the Bay of Naples. The toponym likely derives from Latin Capreae, “island of goats,” linked to capra “goat” or caprea “roe deer,” though some scholars connect it to Greek kapros “boar.” The name thus carries natural, rugged imagery alongside the island’s resort associations.

As a personal name, Capri surfaced in the late 20th century in the English-speaking world, echoing the broader place‑name trend and the jet‑set glamour associated with Capri. Usage rose in the U.S. in the 2010s and entered the SSA Top 1000 around 2020, aided by attention to Kobe Bryant’s daughter, Capri Kobe Bryant (2019). It is chiefly feminine but sometimes used unisex; the name remains uncommon in Italy. Variants and related forms include Kapri, Capree, Capria, Caprianna/Capriana, Caprina, and Caprice; nicknames range from Cap and Capi to Pri.