Gender: Female
Origin: Greek
Meaning: Name of Fruit
Pronunciation: P ER UW
Popularity Rank: #63,916
The name Peru is of Greek origin and means Name of Fruit. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a Last Name.
Peru is commonly found in Spain, Peru, Malaysia, and 41 more countries.
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: P ER UW
P: Pronounce as in "pig" (P IH G)
ER: Pronounce as in "bird" (B ER D)
UW: Pronounce as in "blue" (B L UW)
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At NamesLook, the name Peru is recorded 432 times globally, ranking it as the 63,916th most common name worldwide.
Peru is most prevalent in Spain, with 70 occurrences, making it the 6,899th most popular name in the country.
In Spain, the name Peru is found among 1 in every 8961 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | #6,899 | 1 : 8,961 |
| Peru | #7,697 | 1 : 16,747 |
| Malaysia | #23,928 | 1 : 56,874 |
| United States of America | #39,236 | 1 : 56,535 |
| Saudi Arabia | #52,320 | 1 : 93,297 |
| South Africa | #28,995 | 1 : 83,746 |
| Egypt | #53,606 | 1 : 91,760 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Peru from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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