Ketra
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Meaning & Origin
Ketra is a girl name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records.
Parents who love the name Ketra often also consider Alwayne, Marionette, Francel .
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Ketra first appeared in US Social Security records in 1963.
Over 255 babies have been named Ketra in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Ketra is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #67,327 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #67,327
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Persian origin
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About the Name Ketra
Ketra is a girl name .
Ketra is currently ranked #67,327 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Ketra include Ket, Key, Keie, and Ketkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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