Keri
Fact sheet
- Name
- Keri
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
- 2
The girl's name Keri represents an English form of Kerry, which has its origin in the Irish name Ciarrai (Ciarraí), originally designating a region in Ireland. The literal translation of the name means 'the Dark', 'the Black', or 'the one from the region of Ciarraí'.
What does the name Keri mean?
Keri is an English variant of Kerry and is derived from the Irish Ciarrai (Ciarraí), which corresponds to a geographical region in Ireland. Translated, the name means 'the Dark', 'the Black', or 'the one from Ciarraí'. Its roots lie in the Old Irish term cíar, which means 'black' and 'dark'. Other variants include Kerri and Kerrie.
Where does the name Keri come from?
The name Keri has its roots in Old Irish and is a feminine first name meaning 'the Dark'. The Old Irish root cíar stands for 'black' and 'dark'. The languages in which the name appears are English and Irish.
How do you pronounce Keri?
The pronunciation of Keri is clear and two-syllable. It is pronounced as 'Ke-ri' [ˈkeːʁi], with the first syllable having a bright and clear sound quality due to the long 'e' vowel. The ending '-i' gives the name a modern touch and lightness. Keri radiates friendliness and agility – it comes across as clear, uncomplicated, and contemporary.
Popularity
In Germany, Keri is a rather rare first name. It has not yet found a place in the German first name charts. Its best ranking was in Ireland in 2001 at 238th place. In the last ten years, Keri has been given as a first name approximately 10 times there, which places it at 1,442nd in the ten-year statistics. Between 1964 and 2024, Keri ranks 850th in Ireland.
Famous people
- Keri Arthur (Australian author)
- Keri Collins (British film director)
- Keri Healey (Australian actress)
- Keri Hehn (American swimmer)
- Keri Herman (American freestyle skier)
- Keri Hilson (singer 'The Way I Are')
- Keri Hulme (New Zealand author)
- Keri Kelli (American guitarist)
- Keri Lees (British hurdler)
- Keri Lynn Pratt (American actress)
- Keri Lynn Russell (actress)
- Keri Noble (American singer)
- Keri Pickett (American photographer)
- Keri Rosebraugh (American artist)
- Keri Russell (American actress)
- Keri Sable (American actress)
- Keri Smith (Canadian author)
- Keri Windsor (American actress)
- Keri-Anne Payne (British swimmer)
- Lynn Keri Pratt (American actress)
Frequently asked questions about the name Keri
What is the origin of the name Keri?
The name Keri has its roots in Old Irish and is a feminine form derived from the Irish Ciarraí.
What does the name Keri mean?
Keri means 'the Dark' or 'the Black' and is derived from the Old Irish word cíar, which means 'black' or 'dark'.
How popular is the name Keri?
The name Keri enjoys a certain popularity, especially in English-speaking countries, but is less common compared to other first names.