Prairie

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Prairie Pronunciation

Prairie is pronounced PRAIR-ee /ˈprɛr.i/High

Meaning: From the word prairie — French prairie, 'meadow' (Latin pratum) — the great grasslandMedium

In 30 seconds: Wide-open and wild: Prairie is the word-name for the great grassland meadow. Free-spirited, earthy, and American.

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Origin MediumFrench, English

MeaningFrom the word prairie — French prairie, 'meadow' (Latin pratum) — the great grassland

U.S. rank (2024)#4434 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births32 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 465

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

History & Origin

Prairie comes from the word prairie — French prairie, 'meadow' (from Latin pratum) — the great grassland. A free-spirited, earthy nature word-name with American resonance.

It registers thinly in records. Rare, a-grassland-meadow at the root, and wild.

Did you know? Prairie, from French for 'meadow', names the vast grasslands of the heartland (Little House on the Prairie) — a free-spirited, earthy nature word-name.

Overall data confidence 72%

Oxford English Dictionary — prairie — word origin

Variations

PrariePrairee

Nicknames

Rie

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Prairie?

Prairie is pronounced PRAIR-ee (/ˈprɛr.i/). Press play above to hear Prairie said aloud.

How do you say Prairie?

Prairie is said PRAIR-ee (/ˈprɛr.i/). Press play above to hear Prairie said aloud.

What does the name Prairie mean?

Prairie is the word for 'a grassland meadow' (French for 'meadow').

Is Prairie a boy or girl name?

Prairie is a girl's name.

How popular is Prairie?

Prairie is a rare name in the U.S.