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Petal

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Pronounced PET-ul /ˈpɛt.əl/High

Meaning: A petal of a flowerHigh

In 30 seconds: A tender word-name meaning simply 'petal', the soft, colorful leaf of a flower.

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Origin HighGreek, English

MeaningA petal of a flower

U.S. rank (2018)#15208 ↗ Rising

2018 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2010

Total births (all-time)≈ 30

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Petal is an English word-name from the soft, colorful part of a bloom, from Greek petalon, 'a leaf'. It belongs to the playful end of the flower-name family.

Used affectionately in Britain, Petal is sweet, light and unmistakably floral.

Did you know? The word traces to Greek 'petalon', meaning a leaf — fittingly, a petal is a flower's delicate leaf.

Overall data confidence 85%

Etymonline — petal — Greek 'leaf'

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Petal mean?

Petal is of Greek origin and means 'a flower petal'.

How do you pronounce Petal?

It's said PET-ul /ˈpɛt.əl/.

Is Petal a boy or girl name?

Petal is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Petal?

Petal is a very rare, endearing flower name in the U.S..