The baby name Petria is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced PEE-tree-uh (ˈpiːtriə) or PEH-tree-uh (ˈpɛtriə).
The baby name Petria is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced PEE-tree-uh (ˈpiːtriə) or PEH-tree-uh (ˈpɛtriə).
Petria is Greek, Latin in Origin.
Petria is a feminine given name formed as an elaboration of Petra, itself the standard female counterpart to Peter. Ultimately it goes back to Greek Petros (“rock, stone”), carried into Latin as Petrus and then into many European languages. The -ia ending gives the name a Latinate, lyrical finish while preserving the core meaning of steadfastness and solidity.
Usage of Petria is rare compared with Petra, appearing sporadically in English-language records from the late 19th century and gaining some contemporary recognition in Australia through Olympic swimmer Petria Thomas. Variants and cognates include Petra, Petrina, Petrea, Pietra, and Piera; nicknames such as Tria, Ria, or Tia arise naturally. The name aligns with other rock-meaning choices like Rochelle or Sierra yet remains distinctive and international in feel.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MD | Boys | 0 | #80 | 2 | 756 |
| CY | Girls | 0 | #124 | 2 | 3,755 |
| MT | Boys | 0 | #179 | 1 | 4,064 |
| HR | Girls | 0 | #294 | 1 | 3,687 |
| DK | Girls | 0 | #329 | 1 | 7,429 |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #429 | 1 | 13,098 |
| CR | Girls | 0 | #573 | 1 | 11,342 |
| IL | Boys | 0 | #625 | 1 | 10,983 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #632 | 1 | 18,916 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #650 | 1 | 16,104 |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #826 | 1 | 15,093 |
| BR | Girls | 0 | #991 | 2 | 12,708 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,131 | 11 | 25,928 |
| MA | 0 | #1,199 | 1 | 20,986 | |
| TR | 0 | #1,254 | 1 | 19,440 | |
| IT | Girls | 0 | #1,416 | 31 | 9,415 |
| IT | Boys | 0 | #1,461 | 11 | 10,046 |
Petria is popular in 16 countries — most recent births per country:
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