Burma vs Petronilla

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Burma

Girl #38,780 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"land of the Bamar people"

Origin: Burmese

Cultural Roots

Burmese Southeast Asian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#38,780
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Bur, Birma

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Popularity Comparison

Burma Rank #38,780
Petronilla Rank #38,646

Petronilla is more popular, ranked #38646 vs #38780 for Burma.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Burma ___

  • Burma Rose
  • Burma Jean
  • Burma May
  • Burma Ann
  • Burma Lee

Petronilla ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Burma or Petronilla more popular?

Petronilla is more popular, ranked #38646 compared to Burma at #38780 in the United States.

What do Burma and Petronilla mean?

Burma means "land of the Bamar people" (Burmese origin).

Are Burma and Petronilla boy or girl names?

Burma is primarily a girl name. Petronilla is primarily a girl name.

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