Kohani vs Peri

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kohani

Girl #5,359 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"priestly, of the Kohen (priest)"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Jewish Israeli Mizrahi

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,359
Total SSA Count
24
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Koha, Hani, Koko

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Peri

Girl #5,380 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"fairy, magical being"

Origin: Persian

Cultural Roots

Persian Turkish Israeli

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,380
Total SSA Count
24
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Per

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Kohani Rank #5,359
Peri Rank #5,380

Kohani is more popular, ranked #5359 vs #5380 for Peri.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kohani ___

  • Kohani Miriam
  • Kohani Tova
  • Kohani Rose
  • Kohani Adina
  • Kohani Shira
  • Kohani Pearl

Peri ___

  • Peri Rose
  • Peri June
  • Peri Mae
  • Peri Claire
  • Peri Violet
  • Peri Grace

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kohani

Levi Talia Ezra Naomi Asher

If you choose Peri

Zara Iris Felix Jasper Cleo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kohani or Peri more popular?

Kohani is more popular, ranked #5359 compared to Peri at #5380 in the United States.

What do Kohani and Peri mean?

Kohani means "priestly, of the Kohen (priest)" (Hebrew origin). Peri means "fairy, magical being" (Persian origin).

Are Kohani and Peri boy or girl names?

Kohani is primarily a girl name. Peri is primarily a girl name.

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