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Petunia
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Pronounced puh-TOON-yuh /pəˈtuː.njə/High
Meaning: The petunia flowerHigh
In 30 seconds: A cheerful flower name from the petunia, the trumpet-shaped garden bloom in every shade of summer.
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Origin HighEnglish
MeaningThe petunia flower
U.S. rank (2024)#11863 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births8 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 32
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
Petunia is a botanical name for the bright bedding flower, from French petun, 'tobacco', from the Tupi-Guarani name for the related plant.
Warm and a touch whimsical, Petunia is a rare flower name with a friendly, vintage bounce.
Did you know? The flower's name traces back through French to 'petun', a Tupi-Guarani word for tobacco — the petunia's botanical cousin.
Overall data confidence 86%
Etymonline — petunia — from Tupi petun 'tobacco'
Variations
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Nicknames
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Petunia mean?
Petunia is of English origin and means 'the petunia flower'.
How do you pronounce Petunia?
It's said puh-TOON-yuh /pəˈtuː.njə/.
Is Petunia a boy or girl name?
Petunia is used as a girl's name.
How popular is Petunia?
Petunia is a very rare flower name in the U.S..