Petra

Pronunciation: [ p-EHTR-uh ]

Boy Name #32,865 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Petra is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced p-EHTR-uh.

Parents who love the name Petra often also consider Pearl, Pearle, Pearlie .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #32,865
Total SSA Count: 5

Nicknames

Pet Pey Petie

Also a Girl Name

Petra is also used as a girl name, ranked #1484.

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Pearl Pearle Pearlie Peggy Permelia Penelope Peter Perry

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Frequently Asked Questions About Petra

Is Petra a boy or girl name?

Petra is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #32865. As a girl name, it is ranked #1484. Petra is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Petra?

Petra is pronounced p-EHTR-uh.

How popular is the name Petra?

Petra is currently ranked #32865 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Petra?

Common nicknames for Petra include Pet, Pey, and Petie.

Is Petra a common or rare name?

Petra is an uncommon name, ranked #32865 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Petra

Petra is a boy name .

Is Petra a boy or girl name? Petra is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #32,865 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #1,484. Petra is more commonly used as a girl name.

Petra is currently ranked #32,865 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Petra include Pet, Pey, and Petie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.