What origin is the name Peri?

Peri comes from greek naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Peri a popular name?

Peri is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

Yes. Peri does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

What are good brother names for Peri?

Names from the same greek tradition pair naturally with Peri — for example Alexander, Christopher, Lucas. You can browse more on our greek names page.

Peri

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Peri

Peri

Girl

greek

2 syllables

Peri is a greek girl's name meaning "Originating from Greek, this name describes a female who lives in the mountains, often associated with nymphs or nature spirits.".

Peri is a girl name of greek origin meaning "Originating from Greek, this name describes a female who lives in the mountains, often associated with nymphs or nature spirits.". At just 4 letters, it is short and easy to say. It has 2 syllables.

Origin: greek
Gender: Girl
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

Originating from Greek, this name describes a female who lives in the mountains, often associated with nymphs or nature spirits.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Peri

Very rare in US records

What does Peri mean?

Peri is a girl name of greek origin meaning "Originating from Greek, this name describes a female who lives in the mountains, often associated with nymphs or nature spirits.".