Petra is a distinctive choice, ranked #1097 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Petra in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#1097
About the Name Petra
Petra is gradually declining in popularity, having dropped 32 places over five years. Its high point was #897 in 2019, and it now sits at #1097. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Petra is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Petra
Unlikely. With around 31 UK babies named Petra per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Petra in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Petra has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 32 places in the last five years. Its peak was #897 in 2019. Choosing it now means she is likely to be among the last of her generation with this name.
Petra is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.
Notable people named Petra include: Tengku Muhammad Fa-iz Petra — Tengku Muhammad Fa-iz Petra ibni Almarhum Sultan Ismail Petra is a member of the Kelantan royal family who served as the Tengku Mahkota (Crown Prince) of...; Petra Santy — Petra Santy is a Belgian canoe sprinter who competed in the mid-2000s.; Petra Haltmayr — Petra Haltmayr is a German former alpine skier who competed in the 2002 Winter Olympics and 2006 Winter Olympics..
Petra does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice — your child is unlikely to encounter American Petras in the wild.
31
UK babies named Petra (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↓ 32 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Petra
Likely around 1 other Petra in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
No US data available for this name
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