girl's name
Peta
PEE-tuh (English)
- Origin Norse
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 4
- Births on record 63
Peta is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 1998 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
- Peta is a name of Norse origin.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2000, when 6 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in England and Wales.
- First appears in birth records in 1996.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Peta Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 1990s to 2010s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 8 |
| 2000s | 30 |
| 2010s | 19 |
How Popular Is Peta?
In 2017, Peta was given to 3 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
Where Peta Is Used
Figures for England and Wales leave out any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Peta
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Peta Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Peta over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Peta
- English PEE-tuh
Sibling Names for Peta
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Peta — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Peta
How popular is the name Peta?
In 2017, Peta was given to 3 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
Is Peta a girl's or a boy's name?
Peta is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Peta?
Peta has 2 syllables.
When was Peta most popular?
Peta peaked in 2000, when 6 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.