US Popularity:11241
Origin:Irish
Other Origin(s):Irish, Gaelic
Meaning:Black; County in Ireland
Keri is a gender-neutral name of Irish origin. It derives from the word ciar, meaning “black,” and is a variation of the name Kerry, a county in the South West of Ireland. Whether you love the color black or wish to honor your Celtic heritage, Keri makes a lovely choice for your little boy or girl. If you want to get creative, Keri offers plenty of spelling variations, including Kerri, Kerry, and Kerrie.
On this page:
Popularity Trend ChartRelated Baby Names ListsSibling Name IdeasNames with the Same Meaning

How Popular Is The Name Keri?

U.S. Births

Overall:Keri is currently #11241 in U.S. births
Girl:Keri is currently #6523 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2023
Gender:
Girl
#6523
in 2023
+ 1318
from 2022
In comparison to the previous year's data

Baby Name Lists That Include Name Keri

Check out these related baby names lists to discover more baby boy and baby girl names and meanings.

Sibling Name Ideas

Are you looking for a sibling name for Keri? Here are some great options:

Names with the Same Meaning

Explore other names that mean "Dark".
Sources

  • 100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky, pg. 187

  • Behind the Name, Kerry, February 2019

  • Behind the Name, Ciar, June 2023

Learn how we keep our content accurate and up-to-date by reading our medical review and editorial process.

Search Gender-Neutral Baby Names

Search by:

  • Name or Meaning
  • Filter
  • Letter