Holding steady.
Popularity of Capria since 1983
Babies named Capria per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 34 |
| 1990s | 93 |
| 2000s | 40 |
| 2010s | 12 |
| 2020s | 24 |
Meaning & origin
Capria is a rare modern given name first recorded in the United States in 1983. It has never entered the top 1000 rankings, and its usage has remained very low: in the peak year of 1994 the name was given to fewer than a handful of girls nationwide. The trajectory of Capria's use has been stable, with occasional births each year but no significant increase or decline. Because the name is so uncommon, no top states for its use have been identified. Capria likely originated as a creative invention, possibly inspired by the Italian island Capri or by the fashionable -ia ending found in names like Aria and Lucia. Though it has no well-defined meaning, its melodic sound has appealed to a small number of parents seeking a distinct choice.
Capria appears to be a modern coined name, first recorded in the United States in 1983. It may be formed from the popular -ria suffix combined with the root 'Capr-' possibly alluding to Capri, the Italian island, or the Latin word 'capra' meaning 'goat'. However, no direct etymological link is well-attested.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Cap, Cappy, Ria
Sibling names for Capria
Names that share Capria's style, for a brother or sister.
