Prairie

Pronunciation: [ pr-EHR-ee ]

Girl Name #4,407 Most Popular Hidden Gem

Ranked #4407, Prairie is an uncommon girl name with a distinctive personality.

Meaning & Origin

Prairie is a girl name, recorded for 32 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced pr-EHR-ee.

Parents who love the name Prairie often also consider Priscilla, Prudence, Preston .

Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #4,407
Total SSA Count: 32

Alternative Spellings

Praise #3843

Nicknames

Pra Pry Praie Praiie

Similar Names

Priscilla Prudence Preston Prince Press Price Presley Primus

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Frequently Asked Questions About Prairie

Is Prairie a boy or girl name?

Prairie is primarily used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Prairie?

Prairie is pronounced pr-EHR-ee.

How popular is the name Prairie?

Prairie is currently ranked #4407 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Prairie?

Common nicknames for Prairie include Pra, Pry, Praie, and Praiie.

Is Prairie a common or rare name?

Prairie is an uncommon name, ranked #4407 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Prairie

Prairie is a girl name .

Prairie is currently ranked #4,407 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Prairie include Pra, Pry, Praie, and Praiie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Prairie include Praise . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.