Kaprice
Italian · Girl · 2 syllables
Popularity & facts
Relative popularity index, 2010–2025Popularity over time
Popularity indexHistorical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data
About the name Kaprice
Kaprice is a modern English name derived from the word "caprice," which comes from Italian "capriccio" (meaning a sudden change of mood or whim) and ultimately traces to Latin roots meaning "goat-like" or erratic behavior.
This meaning was compiled with AI assistance and is awaiting community review. Know this name well? Help verify or improve it.
Etymology
Kaprice is a modern English name derived from the word "caprice," which comes from Italian "capriccio" (meaning a sudden change of mood or whim) and ultimately traces to Latin roots meaning "goat-like" or erratic behavior. The name means "whimsical" or "impulsive" and represents a trendy phonetic variation of the common noun.
The name is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly in African American communities from the late 20th century onward, as part of a broader trend of creating unique names by adapting dictionary words or inventing novel spellings. There is no significant historical context or religious association tied to this modern given name.
Kaprice currently ranks #16,439 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1991.
Contribute to this name
Help improve this page with a meaning, origin, or correction—and get credited as a contributor.
Share your knowledge about this name—meaning, origin, pronunciation, or correction. Your contribution is reviewed and credited with your name.
Login to contributeWe use Google & Facebook login — no password needed.
Sibling name ideas
American names that sit beautifully beside KapriceSimilar names you might like
Names starting with KMore names starting with K
- Kadafi
- Kahmari
- Kahyla
- Kadijatou
- Kadesha
- Kaelly
- Kaid
- Kahlia
- Kadijah
- Kaelie
- Kaelis
- Kaena
- Kadell
- Kadar
- Kaidon
- Kaceyon
- Kaicey
- Kaido
Find middle names for Kaprice →
🧬 See Kaprice's popularity the year you were born →
🔢 Get Kaprice's free numerology report card →
💫 Is Kaprice your name? Get your free “My name means…” card →
👶 Have a Kaprice already? Find sibling names that fit →
💬 Does Kaprice go with your surname? Check the rhythm, rhyme and initials →
Names that sound like Kaprice
Phonetic match, not just spelling"Kasparas is the Lithuanian form of the name Caspar, meaning "treasurer" or "keeper of the treasure," derived from the Persian…"
"Kypros is the Greek name for the island of Cyprus, derived from the ancient Greek word for copper (kupros), which…"
"Kaviraj is a Sanskrit compound name meaning "king of poets" or "poet laureate," derived from "kavi" (poet) and "raj" (king/ruler)."
"Kaspars is the Latvian form of Caspar/Gaspar, derived from the Persian word "Ganzabara" meaning "treasurer" or "master of the treasure,"…"
"Kipras is the Lithuanian form of Cyprian, derived from the Latin "Cyprianus," meaning "of or from Cyprus." The name's root…"
"Kevork means "farmer" or "tiller of the earth" and derives from the Greek name Georgios, itself rooted in the Greek…"
"Kaprisha is a Sanskrit-derived name meaning "playful" or "capricious," rooted in the Sanskrit word "kapṛśya" relating to whimsy and lightheartedness."
"Kevrick is a modern English name combining "Kev" (a diminutive of Kevin, derived from the Irish name Caoimhín meaning "handsome"…"
"Kevaris is a modern invented name, likely a blended or creative variation combining elements such as "Kev" (short for Kevin,…"
"Kapricia is a modern English name derived from the word "caprice," which comes from Italian "capriccio" (ultimately from Latin "caper,"…"
"Kubrick is a surname of Slavic origin derived from the root "kub" or "kuba," which relates to a cube or…"
"Kavaris is a modern name of uncertain etymology, though it may derive from Greek roots or be a variant of…"