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Pietra

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Pronounced pee-EH-trah /piˈɛ.trɑ/Medium

Meaning: A feminine of Pietro (the Italian Peter) — from the Greek petra, 'a stone; a rock'Low

In 30 seconds: A stone; a rock: Pietra is Italian. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'pee-EH-trah').
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Origin LowItalian, Greek
MeaningA feminine of Pietro (the Italian Peter) — from the Greek petra, 'a stone; a rock'
U.S. rank (2024)#9381 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births11 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2018
Total births (all-time)≈ 182

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201919682024

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

Pietra is a feminine of Pietro (the Italian Peter) — from the Greek petra, 'a stone; a rock'. A lyrical, classic name (said 'pee-EH-trah').

In the U.S. it appears in Italian and Brazilian families. Rare, a-stone at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Pietra is a feminine of Pietro (the Italian Peter) — Greek 'a stone; a rock' — a lyrical, sturdy name (said 'pee-EH-trah').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Pietra — Italian; Greek etymology

Variations

PetraPietrinaPieta

Nicknames

Pia

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Pietra mean?

Pietra is a feminine of Pietro (Italian Peter) — Greek 'a stone; a rock'.

How do you pronounce Pietra?

It's said pee-EH-trah /piˈɛ.trɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Pietra a boy or girl name?

Pietra is a girl's name.

How popular is Pietra?

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

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