Peta

Pronunciation: [ p-EET-uh ]

Peta is a girl baby name. Ranked #27,211 in the US.

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Girl Name #27,211 Most Popular Hidden Gem 4 Letters

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

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Meaning & Origin

Peta is a girl name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced p-EET-uh.

Parents who love the name Peta often also consider Brhea, Sindel, Diangela .

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Historical Record

Peta first appeared in US Social Security records in 1998.

Over 6 babies have been named Peta in the United States since SSA records began.

Today, Peta is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #27,211 for girl names in the US .

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#27,211
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Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present
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Quick Facts

Gender
Girl
Popularity Rank
#27,211
Total SSA Count
6

Alternative Spellings

Petra #1484 Petrona #3456

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Frequently Asked Questions About Peta

Is Peta a boy or girl name?
Peta is primarily used as a girl name.
How do you pronounce Peta?
Peta is pronounced p-EET-uh.
How popular is the name Peta?
Peta is currently ranked #27211 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Is Peta a common or rare name?
Peta is an uncommon name, ranked #27211 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
What girl names are similar to Peta?
Peta pairs well with Brhea, Sindel, Diangela, Jaleiyah in style and sound.
Are there other spellings for Peta?
Related spellings include Petra, Petrona.

About the Name Peta

Peta is a girl name .

Peta is currently ranked #27,211 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Alternative spellings of Peta include Petra, Petrona . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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