Petra
- Pronunciation
- [Pe-tra]
- Gender
- Female
- Meaning
- Rock
- Origin
- Greek
Petra Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 14,398 baby girls have been named Petra. The name peaked in 1927 with 197 US births that year (rank #499). In 2024, ranked #1486 nationally — 987 places below its 1927 peak.
Top States for Petra
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Petra births are: Texas (5,180), California (2,044), New York (605).
Other Greek-Origin Names Like Petra
If you like Petra's Greek origin, consider these related names: Abdera, Abderus, Absyrtus, Abydos, Acantha. Browse all Greek names →
5-Letter Names Starting with P
Names with Petra's exact length and starting letter: Paavo, Pabla, Pablo, Pacho, Paddy.
Quick Facts About Petra
Where in the US Is Petra Most Popular?
Average girl-name rank within each state across 2016–2025 SSA records. A lower number means the name appears closer to the top of that state's girls-name rankings — a per-capita measure that isn't biased toward large states. For Petra the strongest states are Oregon, Massachusetts, Washington.
Strongest girls-name states
| # | State | Avg rank | Births |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oregon | #642 | 23 |
| 2 | Massachusetts | #724 | 21 |
| 3 | Washington | #751 | 65 |
| 4 | Utah | #804 | 15 |
| 5 | Oklahoma | #815 | 16 |
| 6 | Colorado | #820 | 33 |
Weakest girls-name states
| # | State | Avg rank | Births |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Colorado | #820 | 33 |
| 2 | Oklahoma | #815 | 16 |
| 3 | Utah | #804 | 15 |
| 4 | Washington | #751 | 65 |
| 5 | Massachusetts | #724 | 21 |
| 6 | Oregon | #642 | 23 |
Source: SSA state-level baby-name dataset 2016–2025. States with fewer than 3 years of data for Petra in this window are excluded. Births < 5 in a given state-year are suppressed by SSA for privacy.
Famous People Named Petra
1 notable figure from history and culture who share the name Petra.
- Petra Nemcova is a Czech model, television host, and philanthropist.
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Compare Petra to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Petra against today's most popular girls-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).