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Petra

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Pronounced PEH-truh /ˈpɛt.ɹə/Medium

Meaning: feminine form of Peter, from Greek petra meaning "stone, rock"Medium

In 30 seconds: Petra is a girl's name of Greek origin meaning 'stone' or 'rock'.

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Origin MediumGreek, Dutch, German

Meaningfeminine form of Peter, from Greek petra meaning "stone, rock"

U.S. rank (2025)#1372 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births161 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1927

Total births (all-time)≈ 14,559

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

The name is the feminine form of Peter, from the Greek 'petra', meaning 'stone' or 'rock'. That solid root gives it a sense of firmness and strength. It is used widely across European languages.

Among its bearers is Petra Kvitova (born 1990), the Czech tennis player who won the Wimbledon singles title in 2011 and 2014. The name also appears in forms like Peta, Petrana, and Petroula.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Petra is 'stone', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.

Overall data confidence 78%

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Variations

PetranaPetaPerrinePierrettePetroula

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

★Petra Kvitova (b. 1990)
Czech former professional tennis player who won the Wimbledon singles title twice, in 2011 and 2014.

If you like Petra…

Peter— The masculine name Petra is the feminine form of, also meaning 'rock'.

Sandra— lands in the same popularity range

Korra— a fellow Greek choice

Kaira— echoes that soft -ra sound

Debora— a fellow Dutch choice

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Petra mean?

Petra is usually explained as meaning 'stone' and is most often linked with German tradition.

How do you pronounce Petra?

It's commonly said PEH-truh /ˈpɛt.ɹə/.

Is Petra a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Petra is used as a girl name.

How popular is Petra?

In 2024, Petra ranked #1486 in the U.S. for girls, with 147 births recorded.