Cheri

Q: Is Cheri a boy or girl name?

Cheri is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name it ranks #13474, and as a boy name it ranks #19309.

Q: How popular is the name Cheri?

Cheri is ranked #13474 in popularity for girl names.

Pronunciation: [ sh-EHR-ee ]

Girl Name #13,474 Most Popular Hidden Gem 5 Letters

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Cheri is a girl name, recorded for 9 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced sh-EHR-ee.

Parents who love the name Cheri often also consider Claudette, Cia, .

Popularity Over Time

#13,474

Current Rank

Peaked 1967 Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #13,474
Total SSA Count: 9

Alternative Spellings

Cherish #1486 Cheryl #3965 Cherry #4698

Nicknames

Che Chy Cheie

Middle Name Ideas

Suggested pairings based on syllable flow and style

Cheri Claire

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Cheri Maeve

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Cheri Ayla

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Cheri Brooklyn

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Cheri Georgia

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Cheri Eden

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Cheri Alaia

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Cheri Daisy

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Cheri Eliza

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Cheri Alice

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Also a Boy Name

Cheri is also used as a boy name, ranked #19309.

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Similar Names

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Cia Girl Welsh/Celtic Claudette Girl Latin Avarae Girl Latin/Hebrew blend Chesnee Girl Marguita Girl

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Frequently Asked Questions About Cheri

Is Cheri a boy or girl name?

Cheri is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #13474. As a boy name, it is ranked #19309. Cheri is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Cheri?

Cheri is pronounced sh-EHR-ee.

How popular is the name Cheri?

Cheri is currently ranked #13474 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Cheri?

Common nicknames for Cheri include Che, Chy, and Cheie.

Is Cheri a common or rare name?

Cheri is an uncommon name, ranked #13474 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Cheri

Cheri is a girl name .

Is Cheri a boy or girl name? Cheri is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #13,474 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #19,309. Cheri is more commonly used as a girl name.

Cheri is currently ranked #13,474 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Cheri include Che, Chy, and Cheie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Cheri include Cherish, Cheryl, Cherry . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.