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Petra
Petra is a girl name of Spanish origin.
- GenderGirl
- OriginSpanish
- StyleClassic
- Syllables2
- US rank#1,121
How popular is Petra?
Popularity in the United States
Petra has been given to 13,868 babies in the United States since 1881, peaking in the 1920s. It has been climbing over the last two decades.
About 1 in 9,649 babies born in the United States were given this name in the most recent year on record.
Popularity in Spain
There are 17,139 people called Petra living in Spain, with an average age of 71.9.
13,868
Babies named since 1881
1920s
Peak decade
Rising
Recent trend
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Is Petra a boy's or a girl's name?
Petra is most often given to girls.
How popular is the name Petra?
Petra has been given to 13,868 babies in the United States since 1881, peaking in the 1920s. It has been climbing over the last two decades.