The baby name Pekka is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced Finnish IPA: [ˈpekːɑ]; approximate English: "PEK-kah".
Pekka is Finnish in Origin.
The baby name Pekka is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced Finnish IPA: [ˈpekːɑ]; approximate English: "PEK-kah".
Pekka is Finnish in Origin.
Pekka is the standard Finnish form of Peter, ultimately from Greek Petros, “rock, stone,” via Latin Petrus and the Christian name stock. The -kka ending reflects a common Finnish hypocoristic pattern that settled as an official given name. Tied to Saint Peter, it shares the Finnish name day of 29 June with Pietari. It has deep roots across Finland and Karelia.
Use expanded with Christianization and remained widespread, peaking in the mid‑20th century; today Pekka is a familiar, traditional choice. Close Finnish variants include Pietari (formal), Petri, and Petteri; in Swedish-speaking Finland, Per and Peder occur. International cognates are Peter, Piers, Pierre, Pietro, Pedro, Petar, Petr, and Pyotr, with feminine Petra. The name blends a sturdy core meaning with an approachable, colloquial sound.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Finland | Boys | 2026 | #11 | 28,689 | 3,552 |
| Finland | Boys | 0 | #16 | 5,840 | 2,041 |
| EE | 0 | #36 | 2 | 1,051 | |
| Finland | 0 | #49 | 701 | 830 | |
| LU | 0 | #66 | 1 | 2,830 | |
| HU | Boys | 0 | #174 | 1 | 3,954 |
| MT | Boys | 0 | #179 | 1 | 4,064 |
| Sweden | Boys | 2018 | #185 | 2 | 1,584 |
| AE | 0 | #187 | 1 | 10,220 | |
| DK | 0 | #206 | 1 | 5,198 | |
| NA | Boys | 0 | #251 | 3 | 6,830 |
| HR | Boys | 0 | #258 | 2 | 3,997 |
| MO | Girls | 0 | #263 | 1 | 7,056 |
| JP | Boys | 0 | #303 | 1 | 7,909 |
| CN | Boys | 0 | #330 | 2 | 9,639 |
| DK | Boys | 0 | #331 | 2 | 7,401 |
| CZ | Girls | 0 | #351 | 1 | 5,378 |
| MY | 0 | #354 | 1 | 12,352 | |
| Finland | Girls | 0 | #357 | 35 | 1,368 |
| UY | Boys | 0 | #413 | 1 | 5,922 |
| AR | Boys | 0 | #482 | 2 | 7,628 |
| PA | Boys | 0 | #505 | 1 | 9,305 |
| RU | Boys | 0 | #524 | 3 | 12,621 |
| IR | Girls | 0 | #545 | 1 | 8,334 |
| HK | Boys | 0 | #557 | 1 | 12,905 |
| LY | 0 | #558 | 2 | 12,703 | |
| PS | Boys | 0 | #561 | 1 | 10,655 |
| BD | Boys | 0 | #605 | 1 | 10,045 |
| IL | Boys | 0 | #624 | 2 | 10,983 |
| AR | Girls | 0 | #630 | 1 | 8,289 |
| IN | Girls | 0 | #654 | 1 | 13,121 |
| LB | 0 | #690 | 1 | 13,263 | |
| IQ | Boys | 0 | #697 | 1 | 13,071 |
| CL | Boys | 0 | #699 | 2 | 13,390 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #738 | 2 | 17,960 |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #743 | 1 | 18,093 |
| SY | 0 | #767 | 1 | 11,684 | |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #806 | 1 | 18,755 |
| Spain | Boys | 0 | #918 | 13 | 5,610 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #918 | 1 | 17,948 |
| EG | Boys | 0 | #923 | 3 | 15,035 |
| PE | Boys | 0 | #926 | 1 | 14,506 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #1,027 | 7 | 16,355 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,142 | 2 | 22,615 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,177 | 6 | 25,439 |
| MA | 0 | #1,197 | 3 | 20,986 | |
| DZ | 0 | #1,234 | 1 | 20,130 | |
| TR | 0 | #1,252 | 3 | 19,440 | |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,265 | 3 | 17,781 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,272 | 1 | 25,619 |
| IT | Boys | 0 | #1,457 | 15 | 10,046 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,688 | 4 | 28,008 |
Pekka is popular in 44 countries — most recent births per country:
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