Demetra
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Demetra first appeared in US Social Security records in 1975.
Over 12 babies have been named Demetra in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Demetra is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #20,917 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #20,917
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Demetra is also used as a girl name, ranked #24192.
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About the Name Demetra
Demetra is a boy name .
Is Demetra a boy or girl name? Demetra is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #20,917 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #24,192. Demetra is more commonly used as a boy name.
Demetra is currently ranked #20,917 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Demetra include Dem, Deme, Demey, Demeie, Tra, Tray, Traie, Dey, Deie, and Demkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Demetra include Demetrius, Demetri, Demetrio . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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