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Pepi
OriginSpanish and Italian diminutive of Josef and Giuseppe, Ancient Egyptian
Meaning"Jehovah increases; to give"
US RankUnranked
Below 5 births
About Pepi
Pepi is both a playful nickname originating from the Biblical Joseph, used among Italian and Spanish speakers, and a name of Ancient Egyptian origin, borne by several Pharaohs. While its exact meaning is unknown though theories include that it comes from the ancient Egyptian word py meaning for "to give" or that it is in someway symbolic of power.
Pepi may aslo be used as a feminine name.
Pronounced PEP-ee.
As of October 2026, Pepi ranked #5462 in US births in 1971 SSA, peaked at #4329 in 1956.
Popularity & trends
US popularity — history
US rank, lower is more popular · SSA data 2014–2025
Actual · SSA
20142025
18802025
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | 0 |
Pepi on lists
Famous Pepis
- Pepi I Meryre
third pharaoh of the Sixth dynasty of Egypt
- Pepi II Neferkare
fifth pharaoh of the Sixth dynasty of Egypt
- Pepi III Seneferankhre
pharaoh of the Sixteenth dynasty of Egypt
- Jose "Pepi" Diaz
American lawyer and reality TV contestant ("The Apprentice" Season 5)
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