The baby name Peri is a Girl name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced PEH-ree.
The baby name Peri is a girl name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced PEH-ree.
Peri is Hebrew, Persian in Origin.
Peri is best treated as a meeting of homonyms rather than a single lineage. In Persian, modern perī or parī belongs to an Iranian mythological word whose earlier form is Avestan pairikā, a female supernatural being; Middle and New Persian softened the sense to fairy or peri. Hebrew פְּרִי, vocalized pərî, is independent, from the Semitic root p-r-y connected with bearing fruit, and its literal sense is fruit. The Greek preposition peri, around, explains familiar compounds such as periphery but is not a well-attested source for the personal name.
Persian and Turkish usage connects Peri with folklore and Persianate literature, where peris appear as otherworldly beings in romance, epic, and later Ottoman poetry. In Turkish it functions as a feminine given name, sometimes in compounds such as Perihan; in Hebrew-speaking Israel, Peri is also used from the fruit word, for both sexes. English-language use remains uncommon, though actress Peri Gilpin and fictional characters such as Doctor Who’s Peri Brown have given it limited visibility.
| Peri Gilpin Peri Gilpin is best known for her role as Roz Doyle on the hit TV show 'Frasier'. She charmed audiences with her witty and sharp-tongued character throughout the series. Besides 'Frasier', she has appeared in various other television shows and films, showcasing her versatile acting skills. | Peri Baumeister Peri Baumeister is a German actor best known for her role in the Netflix series 'Skylines'. She also appeared in the film 'The Last Kingdom' and the TV series 'Bloody Beginners'. Her performances have made her a notable figure in German cinema and television. |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AZ | 0 | #41 | 3 | 706 | |
| GE | 0 | #44 | 1 | 997 | |
| AZ | Girls | 0 | #52 | 23 | 1,051 |
| CY | 0 | #60 | 1 | 1,632 | |
| AO | 0 | #77 | 1 | 2,729 | |
| BG | 0 | #82 | 1 | 1,799 | |
| TW | 0 | #102 | 2 | 4,523 | |
| GE | Girls | 0 | #108 | 1 | 1,564 |
| PH | 0 | #110 | 1 | 5,607 | |
| BN | Girls | 0 | #114 | 1 | 5,459 |
| KW | 0 | #120 | 2 | 5,216 | |
| OM | 0 | #121 | 1 | 6,215 | |
| AZ | Boys | 0 | #131 | 1 | 1,400 |
| IQ | 0 | #132 | 2 | 3,533 | |
| ID | Boys | 0 | #133 | 3 | 4,130 |
| Switzerland | Girls | 2024 | #134 | 2 | 1,786 |
| GR | 0 | #134 | 2 | 3,911 | |
| MU | 0 | #136 | 2 | 3,613 | |
| BN | Boys | 0 | #139 | 1 | 6,332 |
| JO | 0 | #140 | 1 | 2,158 | |
| CR | 0 | #165 | 1 | 5,526 | |
| Sweden | Girls | 2022 | #178 | 2 | 1,568 |
| SI | Boys | 0 | #211 | 1 | 3,402 |
| LU | Boys | 0 | #219 | 2 | 4,970 |
| BG | Boys | 0 | #220 | 1 | 3,850 |
| PS | 0 | #222 | 5 | 5,692 | |
| BG | Girls | 0 | #225 | 7 | 3,559 |
| AL | Girls | 0 | #227 | 1 | 4,141 |
| GR | Girls | 0 | #247 | 3 | 6,293 |
| AO | Boys | 0 | #249 | 1 | 5,568 |
| NA | Boys | 0 | #253 | 1 | 6,830 |
| HR | Boys | 0 | #259 | 1 | 3,997 |
| MO | Girls | 0 | #263 | 1 | 7,056 |
| GR | Boys | 0 | #269 | 5 | 6,912 |
| IL | 0 | #276 | 7 | 6,291 | |
| JM | Girls | 0 | #278 | 1 | 7,507 |
| SG | 0 | #281 | 2 | 11,010 | |
| TW | Girls | 0 | #282 | 8 | 8,139 |
| KZ | Girls | 0 | #283 | 38 | 5,862 |
| JM | Boys | 0 | #293 | 1 | 6,876 |
| HR | Girls | 0 | #294 | 1 | 3,687 |
| Canada | Girls | 2019 | #296 | 5 | 2,976 |
| KZ | Boys | 0 | #296 | 1 | 6,578 |
| AL | Boys | 0 | #302 | 2 | 5,122 |
| SA | 0 | #311 | 2 | 10,560 | |
| DK | Girls | 0 | #323 | 7 | 7,429 |
| DK | Boys | 0 | #332 | 1 | 7,401 |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #336 | 8 | 15,378 |
| GT | 0 | #338 | 1 | 5,948 | |
| CZ | Girls | 0 | #349 | 3 | 5,378 |
| MY | 0 | #353 | 2 | 12,352 | |
| HK | 0 | #356 | 2 | 8,483 | |
| CN | Girls | 0 | #357 | 3 | 8,829 |
| BR | 0 | #359 | 2 | 5,969 | |
| GH | Boys | 0 | #361 | 1 | 8,138 |
| MU | Girls | 0 | #362 | 1 | 8,539 |
| PT | Boys | 0 | #381 | 1 | 7,951 |
| BD | Girls | 0 | #404 | 3 | 8,413 |
| PH | Boys | 0 | #405 | 4 | 11,440 |
| EG | 0 | #409 | 4 | 6,387 | |
| UY | Boys | 0 | #411 | 3 | 5,922 |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #421 | 4 | 15,987 |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #427 | 3 | 13,098 |
| MX | 0 | #442 | 4 | 8,339 | |
| RU | Girls | 0 | #444 | 55 | 11,913 |
| IQ | Girls | 0 | #458 | 47 | 11,303 |
| ZA | 0 | #474 | 1 | 14,421 | |
| AR | Boys | 0 | #478 | 6 | 7,628 |
| GT | Boys | 0 | #499 | 1 | 7,625 |
| CR | Boys | 0 | #504 | 7 | 10,188 |
| PS | Girls | 0 | #504 | 20 | 10,981 |
| PA | Boys | 0 | #505 | 1 | 9,305 |
| CO | 0 | #510 | 1 | 7,768 | |
| RU | Boys | 0 | #525 | 2 | 12,621 |
| UY | Girls | 0 | #536 | 1 | 6,731 |
| PS | Boys | 0 | #538 | 11 | 10,655 |
| IR | Girls | 0 | #543 | 3 | 8,334 |
| HK | Boys | 0 | #557 | 1 | 12,905 |
| CM | Girls | 0 | #558 | 3 | 11,671 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #558 | 4 | 19,177 |
| LY | 0 | #559 | 1 | 12,703 | |
| CM | Boys | 0 | #567 | 9 | 12,054 |
| CR | Girls | 0 | #572 | 2 | 11,342 |
| IL | Girls | 0 | #583 | 35 | 11,648 |
| IL | Boys | 0 | #584 | 24 | 10,983 |
| BH | 0 | #586 | 2 | 17,937 | |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #589 | 9 | 20,968 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #597 | 19 | 16,104 |
| BO | Boys | 0 | #622 | 1 | 9,244 |
| AR | Girls | 0 | #625 | 6 | 8,289 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #625 | 8 | 18,916 |
| BO | Girls | 0 | #651 | 1 | 9,488 |
| IN | Girls | 0 | #651 | 4 | 13,121 |
| TR | 0 | #653 | 934 | 19,440 | |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #678 | 20 | 17,960 |
| LB | 0 | #690 | 1 | 13,263 | |
| IQ | Boys | 0 | #691 | 7 | 13,071 |
| CL | Boys | 0 | #697 | 4 | 13,390 |
| Finland | Girls | 2026 | #733 | 6 | 3,895 |
| BR | Boys | 0 | #741 | 11 | 12,213 |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #742 | 2 | 18,093 |
| SY | 0 | #763 | 5 | 11,684 | |
| Germany | Girls | 0 | #791 | 48 | 4,949 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #803 | 4 | 18,755 |
| Spain | Boys | 0 | #808 | 123 | 5,610 |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #824 | 3 | 15,093 |
| TN | 0 | #862 | 4 | 13,765 | |
| PE | Boys | 0 | #865 | 14 | 14,506 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #877 | 106 | 16,355 |
| United States | Girls | 2024 | #893 | 24 | 8,487 |
| EG | Girls | 0 | #914 | 46 | 14,742 |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #915 | 1 | 14,098 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #916 | 3 | 17,948 |
| EG | Boys | 0 | #925 | 1 | 15,035 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #925 | 11 | 25,931 |
| NL | Girls | 0 | #938 | 18 | 5,933 |
| Germany | Boys | 0 | #941 | 12 | 5,697 |
| NL | Boys | 0 | #942 | 10 | 5,873 |
| Spain | Girls | 0 | #970 | 14 | 5,561 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #977 | 18 | 24,821 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #978 | 4 | 15,656 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #991 | 11 | 16,750 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #996 | 6 | 16,906 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #1,007 | 4 | 14,861 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,049 | 63 | 25,439 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,081 | 12 | 22,615 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,150 | 3 | 16,140 |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,152 | 32 | 17,781 |
| DZ | 0 | #1,166 | 11 | 20,130 | |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,167 | 12 | 25,619 |
| MA | 0 | #1,194 | 6 | 20,986 | |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,234 | 3 | 25,928 |
| IT | Boys | 0 | #1,419 | 53 | 10,046 |
| IT | Girls | 0 | #1,427 | 20 | 9,415 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,602 | 13 | 28,008 |
Peri is popular in 72 countries — most recent births per country:
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