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Perpetua

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Pronounced per-PET-choo-ah /pərˈpɛt.ʃu.ɑ/Medium

Meaning: From the Latin perpetua, 'perpetual; everlasting; continuous' (borne by an early Christian martyr, St. Perpetua)Low

In 30 seconds: Perpetual; everlasting: Perpetua is Latin. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'per-PET-choo-ah').
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Origin LowLatin
MeaningFrom the Latin perpetua, 'perpetual; everlasting; continuous' (borne by an early Christian martyr, St. Perpetua)
U.S. rank (2025)#5668 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births22 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 199

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202520072025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Perpetua comes from the Latin perpetua, 'perpetual; everlasting; continuous' (borne by an early Christian martyr, St. Perpetua). A lyrical, classic name (said 'per-PET-choo-ah').

In the U.S. it appears in Catholic and Nigerian families. Rare, perpetual-and-everlasting at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Perpetua means 'perpetual; everlasting; continuous' in Latin (borne by an early Christian martyr, St. Perpetua) — a lyrical, classic name (said 'per-PET-choo-ah').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Perpetua — Latin etymology

Variations

PerpetuePerpetha

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Perpetua mean?

Perpetua is Latin for 'perpetual; everlasting; continuous' (St. Perpetua).

How do you pronounce Perpetua?

It's said per-PET-choo-ah /pərˈpɛt.ʃu.ɑ/ — four syllables, stress on the second.

Is Perpetua a boy or girl name?

Perpetua is a girl's name.

How popular is Perpetua?

Perpetua is a very rare name in the U.S.

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