Girl
Petra
rock, stone
About Petra
Petra stands as a testament to strength, simplicity, and enduring appeal. This compact powerhouse of a name delivers maximum impact through minimal syllables, creating an impression of confidence and clarity. The name's solid, grounded quality suggests resilience and dependability, traits that form excellent foundations for life. Petra's straightforward pronunciation eliminates confusion while its uncommon usage ensures distinctiveness. The name carries historical and geographical significance that adds layers of depth and interest without overwhelming its essential simplicity. Two syllables create perfect balance—substantial enough to feel complete, brief enough to be punchy and memorable. Petra works exceptionally well across cultural contexts, maintaining consistency in pronunciation and spelling internationally. The strong consonant sounds give it a decisive, assertive quality, while the 'a' ending provides just enough softness to maintain femininity. This name ages beautifully, working equally well for a determined toddler learning to walk and a confident adult pursuing her ambitions.
Popularity of the Name Petra
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1881 | #574 | ||||
| 1882 | #667 | ||||
| 1883 | #682 | ||||
| 1884 | #781 | ||||
| 1885 | #571 | ||||
| 1886 | #523 | ||||
| 1887 | #556 | ||||
| 1888 | #522 | ||||
| 1889 | #528 | ||||
| 1890 | #639 | ||||
| 1891 | #639 | ||||
| 1892 | #575 | ||||
| 1893 | #611 | ||||
| 1894 | #435 | ||||
| 1895 | #589 | ||||
| 1896 | #525 | ||||
| 1897 | #640 | ||||
| 1898 | #648 | ||||
| 1899 | #675 | ||||
| 1900 | #537 | ||||
| 1901 | #505 | ||||
| 1902 | #534 | ||||
| 1903 | #663 | ||||
| 1904 | #505 | ||||
| 1905 | #526 | ||||
| 1906 | #561 | ||||
| 1907 | #506 | ||||
| 1908 | #601 | ||||
| 1909 | #539 | ||||
| 1910 | #510 | ||||
| 1911 | #534 | ||||
| 1912 | #629 | ||||
| 1913 | #557 | ||||
| 1914 | #530 | ||||
| 1915 | #597 | ||||
| 1916 | #690 | ||||
| 1917 | #619 | ||||
| 1918 | #610 | ||||
| 1919 | #580 | ||||
| 1920 | #582 | ||||
| 1921 | #552 | ||||
| 1922 | #507 | ||||
| 1923 | #558 | ||||
| 1924 | #525 | ||||
| 1925 | #512 | ||||
| 1926 | #532 | ||||
| 1927 | #499 | ||||
| 1928 | #514 | ||||
| 1929 | #492 | ||||
| 1930 | #505 | ||||
| 1931 | #498 | ||||
| 1932 | #550 | ||||
| 1933 | #591 | ||||
| 1934 | #548 | ||||
| 1935 | #633 | ||||
| 1936 | #618 | ||||
| 1937 | #612 | ||||
| 1938 | #637 | ||||
| 1939 | #663 | ||||
| 1940 | #666 | ||||
| 1941 | #806 | ||||
| 1942 | #771 | ||||
| 1943 | #766 | ||||
| 1944 | #756 | ||||
| 1945 | #777 | ||||
| 1946 | #765 | ||||
| 1947 | #818 | ||||
| 1948 | #738 | ||||
| 1949 | #831 | ||||
| 1950 | #759 | ||||
| 1951 | #935 | ||||
| 1953 | #879 | ||||
| 1954 | #954 | ||||
| 1955 | #999 | ||||
| 1956 | #931 | ||||
| 1957 | #998 | ||||
| 1960 | #902 | ||||
| 1962 | #1000 | ||||
| 1964 | #886 | #423 | |||
| 1965 | #791 | ||||
| 1966 | #884 | #434 | |||
| 1967 | #922 | #345 | |||
| 1968 | #892 | #453 | |||
| 1970 | #973 | ||||
| 1971 | #978 | ||||
| 1973 | #978 | #574 | |||
| 2014 | #924 | #829 | #836 | ||
| 2016 | #961 | #413 | |||
| 2018 | #876 | ||||
| 2019 | #857 | #987 | #843 | ||
| 2023 | #940 | #681 | |||
| 1977 | #381 | ||||
| 1984 | #312 | #505 | |||
| 1985 | #314 | #576 | |||
| 1987 | #383 | ||||
| 1990 | #256 | ||||
| 1991 | #282 | ||||
| 1992 | #272 | #995 | |||
| 1993 | #407 | ||||
| 1995 | #405 | ||||
| 1996 | #309 | #615 | |||
| 1997 | #188 | ||||
| 1998 | #358 | ||||
| 1999 | #198 | ||||
| 2000 | #198 | #452 | #881 | ||
| 2001 | #272 | ||||
| 2002 | #290 | ||||
| 2003 | #314 | #791 | #948 | ||
| 2004 | #248 | ||||
| 2005 | #279 | ||||
| 2007 | #384 | #757 | |||
| 2008 | #215 | #773 | |||
| 2009 | #209 | ||||
| 2010 | #255 | #541 | |||
| 2011 | #429 | #597 | #965 | ||
| 2015 | #355 | #720 | #748 | ||
| 1981 | #605 | ||||
| 1982 | #597 | ||||
| 2013 | #713 | #956 | |||
| 2020 | #952 | #930 | |||
| 2006 | #943 | ||||
| 2012 | #878 | ||||
| 2017 | #873 | ||||
| 2021 | #985 | ||||
| 2024 | #938 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Petra
- Piera
- Pétronille
- Petrina
- Peta
Names Similar to Petra
Nicknames for Petra
- Pet
- Peta
- Petie
- Trina
- Petty
Famous People Named Petra
| Petra Němcová | Czech supermodel and philanthropist |
| Petra Kvitová | Czech professional tennis player, multiple Grand Slam champion |
| Petra Mede | Swedish comedian and television presenter |
| Petra Ecclestone | British heiress and businesswoman |
| Petra Collins | Canadian photographer and visual artist |
| Petra Gerster | German television presenter and journalist |
| Petra Vlhova | Slovak alpine skier, World Cup overall champion |
| Petra Martić | Croatian professional tennis player |
| Petra Marklund | stage name - September - Swedish singer and songwriter |
| Petra Kaffe | Malian singer and musician |
| Petra Haden | American musician and actress |
| Petra Kronberger | Austrian former alpine ski racer, Olympic gold medalist |
| Petra Rampre | Slovenian former professional tennis player |
| Petra Martic | Croatian professional tennis player |
| Petra Felke | German former javelin thrower, Olympic gold medalist |
| Petra Klemich | Australian actress and model |
| Petra Silander | Finnish fitness model and social media influencer |
| Petra Bagust | New Zealand television presenter |
| Petra Sprecher | Swiss circus artist and contortionist |
Characters Named Petra
| Petra Westen | Character from the TV series "Burn Notice" |
| Petra Solano | Character from the TV series "Jane the Virgin" |
| Petra Hightower | Character from the TV series "Game of Thrones" |
| Petra De Soto | Character from the TV series "Quantico" |
| Petra Ral | Character from the manga/anime series "Attack on Titan" |
| Petra Lane | Character from the TV series "Heroes" |
| Petra Connor | Character from the novel "The Bone Collector" by Jeffery Deaver |
| Petra Revson | Character from the TV series "The Bold and the Beautiful" |
| Petra Smith | Character from the novel "Petra" by Marianna Coppo |
| Petra Santos | Character from the TV series "Narcos" |
| Petra von Kant | Character from the film "The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant" |
| Petra Arkanian | Character from the film "Ender's Game" |