Palmyra Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Greek
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Palmyra means 'palm tree' and refers to an ancient city in Syria.
Meaning of the Name Palmyra
Palmyra is an ancient city located in what is now modern-day Syria. The name Palmyra is derived from the Greek word ‘palmuros’ which means ‘palm tree’. The city was once a prosperous trading hub along the Silk Road and was known for its grand architecture, including the famous Palmyra's Arch. Today, Palmyra is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Popularity of the Name Palmyra
The popularity for the name Palmyra peaked in popularity in the year 1917 with 12 births, which ranked number 4,831 out of 8,877 unique names for that year. Palmyra had the most female births in 1917 with 12, which ranked number 2,552 out of 5,310 female names for that year.
Nationwide Popularity of Palmyra
Popularity of Palmyra by State
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