Keri name meaning

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Updated: March 15th, 2024
Gender: Girl
Origin: Irish, Welsh and Sanskrit
Usage: English
Pronunciation: k(e)-ri
Meaning: Ciar's People, Fair, Blessed Poetry, Black and Dark
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What does Keri mean?

Origin of Customary Keri is in Welsh, Irish and Sanskrit is especially used in English, meaning of Keri is "Ciar's People, Fair, Blessed Poetry, Black or Dark" is used for both boys and girls.

Keri is version of renowned Kerry. Used largely in Irish and English cherished, Kerry is of Irish origin, Kerry means "Ciar's People, Queen and Black".

How do I pronounce Keri?

The most common pronunciation of two syllabled Keri is k(e)-ri.

Variants of Keri

Kerry, Kearee, Kerryann, Kiera, Keriann, Kierah, Kiara, Kierra, Kerian, Kerry-Anne

Names that rhyme with Keri

How popular is the name Keri?

Keri was among the popular names in United States. Since emerging in 1946 around 32289 babies have been given the name. At the peak of its usage in 1976, it ranked 173rd when 1503 parents chose the moniker for their baby girls.

However after 106 years, the name is currently sliding down on the charts. Additionally, the given name has been in the top 500 baby names 25 times In England and Wales, Keri is a unique name where it had been in use since for 15 from 1996 to 2010 and had secured the place in top 700 names.

In 1996, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 643 on girl names chart when 37 babies were named Keri. Over 252 people have been named Keri in England and Wales.

Keri is a rare baby name in Ireland there is very thin chances of it still being given. Keri is a common name in Indonesia, Canada, England, India and New Zealand while somewhat familiar name in Wales, South Africa, Papua New Guinea, Scotland, Australia, Russia, Benin, Northern Ireland, Zimbabwe, Nigeria and Cameroon.

As per our evaluation, over 60000 babies have been bestowed Keri around the globe.

YearBoysGirls
RankBirthsRankBirths
2018527324
2017411935
2016382239
2015374940
2014376740
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Keri in Nordic countries

CountriesMenWomen
First NameSecondary NameFirst NameSecondary Name
Netherlands05496
Sweden33120
Norway33120
Denmark3080

Numerological aspects of Keri

You need to speak up and show people that you are hurt by their actions. To get through emotional breakdowns faster and learn something from it, is by feeling how you are supposed to feel, instead of ignoring it. It's time you find new friends who match your personality and attitude. You don't like many people walking in and out of your life. You can't stand watching innocent souls suffering because of the cruelty of humanity.

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Famous people named Keri

  • Keri Hulme, New Zealand novelist, poet, and short-story writer
  • Keri Collins, BAFTA winning director and writer for film and television
  • Keri Russell, American actress and dancer
  • Keri Kelli, American hard rock guitarist
  • Keri Hilson, American singer, songwriter, and actress
  • Keri Lynn Pratt, American actress of film and television
  • Keri Davies, radio producer and playwright
  • Keri Arthur, writer of fantasy, horror fiction

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