Petra
Petra: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈpɛ.tɹə/
Meaning and origin of Petra
Root meaning: “stone”
- A female given name from Ancient Greek, masculine equivalent Peter; variant form Peta.
Etymology
Feminine form of Peter. Derived from petra (“stone”), from Ancient Greek πέτρα (pétra, “rock”). The name came into regular use in the 19th century.
How popular is Petra?
Since 1880, 14,559 girls and 67 boys in the U.S. have been named Petra (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #435 in 1894. Its highest rank for boys was #3377 in 1927. In 2025, 161 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Sibling name ideas for Petra
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Petra FAQ
What does the name Petra mean?
Petra traces back to a root meaning "stone". A female given name from Ancient Greek, masculine equivalent Peter; variant form Peta. Feminine form of Peter. Derived from petra (“stone”), from Ancient Greek πέτρα (pétra, “rock”). The name came into regular use in the 19th century.
What is the origin of the name Petra?
Petra is listed as a name of Greek origin.
How popular is the name Petra?
Since 1880, 14,559 girls and 67 boys in the U.S. have been named Petra (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #435 in 1894. Its highest rank for boys was #3377 in 1927. In 2025, 161 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Petra a boy or girl name?
Petra is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 14,559 girls and 67 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.