Petra Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Greek
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Petra means 'rock' or 'stone' and is associated with beauty and strength.
Meaning of the Name Petra
Petra is a feminine given name of Greek origin. It is derived from the Greek word 'petros' which means 'rock' or 'stone'. In Greek mythology, Petra was associated with the goddess of beauty and love, Aphrodite. The name Petra also has biblical roots, as it is the name of a historical and archaeological city in Jordan known for its impressive rock-cut architecture. Petra is a strong and powerful name that conveys stability and beauty.
Popularity of the Name Petra
The popularity for the name Petra peaked in popularity in the year 1927 with 197 births, which ranked number 928 out of 9,268 unique names for that year. Petra had the most female births in 1927 with 197, which ranked number 498 out of 5,602 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1927 with 8, which ranked number 3,151 out of 4,802 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Petra has increased over the last ten years from 122 births to 138 births, an increase of 13.11%. Among females, Petra has increased in popularity over the last ten years from 122 births to 138 births, an increase of 13.11%.
Nationwide Popularity of Petra
- 20 Year Trend of Petra: 72.50%
- 10 Year Trend of Petra: 13.11%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Petra: 13.11%
Popularity of Petra by State
Among females, Petra was most popular in Western states with 29 births in the region. It was most commonly used in CA, with 13 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Petra. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 13 | 1749 |
| FL | < 5 | N/A | 12 | 1177 |
| IL | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 1038 |
| NY | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 1516 |
| OH | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 1240 |
| OR | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 624 |
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 2642 |
| VA | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 934 |
| WA | < 5 | N/A | 11 | 586 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Petra
- Total Births of Petra: 140 (1.24%)
- Female Births of Petra: 140 (1.24%)
Given the upward trend of Petra over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 1.24% increase in total births, for a total of 140 births in 2024. For Females, births for Petra have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 140 female births in 2024, an increase of 1.24%.