Portia
Pronunciation: [ p-AWRSH-uh ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Portia first appeared in US Social Security records in 1989.
Over 8 babies have been named Portia in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Portia is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #12,516 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #12,516
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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About the Name Portia
Portia is a boy name .
Is Portia a boy or girl name? Portia is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #12,516 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #6,130. Portia is more commonly used as a girl name.
Portia is currently ranked #12,516 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Portia include Por, Port, Porty, Portie, Poy, Poie, and Porkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Portia include Porter . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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