Metra

Girl name

Metra has been given to 30 babies in the U.S. since 1959. It peaked in 1963.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

Peak year

1963 (8 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1959

10-year trend

New / returning

Gender split

All girls

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Metra — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Petragirl

14,626 babies since 1881

Metagirl

6,211 babies since 1880

Names with a similar vibe

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Metra.

30 babies since 1933

30 babies since 1948

30 babies since 1951

30 babies since 1952

30 babies since 1957

30 babies since 1958

30 babies since 1958

30 babies since 1960

FAQ

How popular is the name Metra?

Metra has been given to 30 babies in the U.S. since 1959. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Metra peak?

Metra peaked in 1963, when 8 babies were given the name.

Is Metra a girl or boy name?

Metra is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Metra are girls).

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