Gender: Unisex
Origin: Russian
Meaning: Rock or stone
Pronunciation: PEHT-yah, /ˈpɛtjə/, P EH T AY AH
Popularity Rank: #22,293
Short form of the name Peter, derived from the Greek name Petros meaning 'rock' or 'stone'.
The name Petya is of Russian origin and means Rock or stone. It is often used as a Unisex name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Petya is commonly found in Bulgaria, Russia, Italy, and 42 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: PEHT-yah
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈpɛtjə/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: P EH T AY AH
P: Pronounce as in "pig" (P IH G)
EH: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
T: Pronounce as in "top" (T AA P)
AY: Pronounce as in "say" (S EY)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Petya is recorded 1,787 times globally, ranking it as the 22,293th most common name worldwide.
Petya is most prevalent in Bulgaria, with 696 occurrences, making it the 76th most popular name in the country.
In Bulgaria, the name Petya is found among 1 in every 66 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Bulgaria | #76 | 1 : 66 |
| Russia | #2,506 | 1 : 1,985 |
| Italy | #6,950 | 1 : 6,681 |
| Spain | #4,238 | 1 : 4,326 |
| United Kingdom | #4,707 | 1 : 3,861 |
| United States of America | #23,578 | 1 : 28,267 |
| Germany | #6,044 | 1 : 6,433 |
| France | #17,349 | 1 : 27,166 |
| Kazakhstan | #7,495 | 1 : 7,694 |
| Belgium | #7,976 | 1 : 11,551 |
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