Peta
Girl namePeta has been given to 6 babies in the U.S. since 1998. It peaked in 1998.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
6
Peak year
1998 (6 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1998
10-year trend
New / returning
Gender split
All girls
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Peta — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Peta.
Sibling name ideas for Peta
Same era and popularity as Peta, avoiding matching initials or rhymes.
FAQ
How popular is the name Peta?
Peta has been given to 6 babies in the U.S. since 1998. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Peta peak?
Peta peaked in 1998, when 6 babies were given the name.
Is Peta a girl or boy name?
Peta is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Peta are girls).
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