girl's name
Metra
MET-ruh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 30
Metra is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 1978 it was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1963, when 8 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1959.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Metra Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1950s to 1970s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 5 |
| 1960s | 13 |
| 1970s | 12 |
How Popular Is Metra?
In 1978, Metra was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Metra
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Metra Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Metra over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Metra
- English MET-ruh
Sibling Names for Metra
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Metra — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Metra
How popular is the name Metra?
In 1978, Metra was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Metra a girl's or a boy's name?
Metra is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Metra?
Metra has 2 syllables.
When was Metra most popular?
Metra peaked in 1963, when 8 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.