Petra
Pronunciation: [ p-EHTR-uh ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Petra first appeared in US Social Security records in 1973.
Over 10 babies have been named Petra in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Petra is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #32,865 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #32,865
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Petra is also used as a girl name, ranked #1484.
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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, Peie, and Petkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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