From the island of Capri
A modern elaboration of the name Capri, referring to the Italian island in the Tyrrhenian Sea. The island's name likely derives from the Latin 'caprea' meaning goat, or the Greek 'kapros' meaning wild boar. It evokes the luxury and natural beauty of the Mediterranean coast.
Less common today
Capriana isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #9,539 in 2018.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
