Peri
2025 SSA
Below 5 births
About Peri
Peri is a masculine name with Persian origins, though it's used for both genders in different cultures. In Persian mythology, Peri refers to supernatural beings similar to fairies or angels. The name can also have Turkish roots meaning 'fairy' or supernatural being. In Welsh, a similar name means 'fruit' or 'pear.' As a masculine name, Peri has maintained modest usage in Middle Eastern contexts but remains uncommon in Western countries. The name's brevity gives it a contemporary feel, while its mythological associations add depth and character. Peri's cross-cultural nature makes it versatile, though its gentle sound sometimes leads to assumptions that it's exclusively feminine in English-speaking countries.
Peri for girls#5667 US
This name used for both sexes in several cultures is quite well used in Israel.
Pronounced PAIR-ee.
As of October 2026, Peri ranked #4457 in US births in 1960 SSA, peaked at #4422 in 1959.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank · boys | Births · boys | US rank · girls | Births · girls |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | #4,244 | 35 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | #3,830 | 40 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | #4,141 | 36 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | #3,680 | 42 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | #4,056 | 36 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | #3,825 | 38 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | #3,717 | 41 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | #4,444 | 32 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | #4,431 | 32 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
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Peri in pop culture
- Periwinkle "PeriGirl
" twin sister of Tinkerbell in Disney film Secret of the Wings
- Peri BrownGirl
a character on TV's Doctor Who
- PeriGirl
nickname for Peridot in TV's Steven Universe
- La PeriGirl
a ballet by Dukas
- Peri LomaxGirl
character from British soap Hollyoaks
- Peri WestmoreGirl
character on TV's Devious Maids
- Peri SerpentineGirl
daughter of the Hydra in "Monster High" series, twin sister of Pearl Serpentine)
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fallen angels under the sovereignty of Iblis. In Persian legend they are beautiful but malevolent spirits, also fairy,like beings begotten by fallen angels and excluded from Paradise until penance is accomplished
- PeriGirl
found in many other Persian girls' names (e.g. Pareerou, Parisa, Perihan)
- PeriGirl
Greek word meaning "surrounding" (cf. Pericles, perinatal, periphery...)
- PeriGirl
character from the video game "Fire Emblem Fates"