Petunia

Q: How popular is the name Petunia?

Petunia is ranked #14138 in popularity for girl names.

Pronunciation: [ p-uht-OON-ee-uh ]

Girl Name #14,138 Most Popular Hidden Gem 7 Letters

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Petunia is a girl name, recorded for 8 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced p-uht-OON-ee-uh.

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

Popularity Over Time

#14,138

Current Rank

New Entry Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #14,138
Total SSA Count: 8

Nicknames

Pet Pey Petie Petuie

Middle Name Ideas

Suggested pairings based on syllable flow and style

Petunia Ruth

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Petunia Maeve

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Petunia Jade

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Petunia Reese

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Petunia Hannah

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Petunia Quinn

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Petunia Grace

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Petunia Rose

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Petunia Claire

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Petunia June

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Frequently Asked Questions About Petunia

Is Petunia a boy or girl name?

Petunia is primarily used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Petunia?

Petunia is pronounced p-uht-OON-ee-uh.

How popular is the name Petunia?

Petunia is currently ranked #14138 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Petunia?

Common nicknames for Petunia include Pet, Pey, Petie, and Petuie.

Is Petunia a common or rare name?

Petunia is an uncommon name, ranked #14138 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Petunia

Petunia is a girl name .

Petunia is currently ranked #14,138 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

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