Ketra

Q: What is the origin of Ketra?

Ketra is of Modern English origin. The name carries significant cultural meaning and has been used across generations within its origin tradition.

Q: How popular is the name Ketra?

According to the latest SSA data, Ketra is currently ranked #999999 in the United States. The popularity of this name has evolved over the past century based on cultural preferences and naming trends.

Q: Is Ketra a girl name?

Ketra is traditionally a girl name. Modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal choice and cultural context.

female

Updated 6 months ago

Meaning

"Fire; Ewe"

Short modern name possibly influenced by Keturah or Petra patterns, but etymology remains uncertain.

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Popularity History of Ketra

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

UnrankedNot ranked

SSA did not record this spelling in the national rankings for the available chart years. Names used fewer than 5 times in a year are omitted from the dataset.

Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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Year

Selected Year Rank

Unranked

Ketra did not appear in the national SSA rankings for 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year

no national rank in 2024

Data Source

Popularity rankings are based on official data from the Social Security Administration (SSA), which tracks baby name applications in the United States.

Last updated: 2024 • Data source updated annually

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Baby Name Lists That Include Ketra

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What does the name Ketra mean?

Ketra means "Fire; Ewe". Short modern name possibly influenced by Keturah or Petra patterns, but etymology remains uncertain.

What is the origin of Ketra?

Ketra is of Modern English origin. The name has been used historically across cultures and carries significant cultural meaning within its origin tradition.

How popular is the name Ketra?

According to the latest SSA data, Ketra is currently not ranked in the United States. The name has shown interesting trends over the past century, with popularity varying based on cultural preferences and naming trends.

Is Ketra a girl name?

Ketra is traditionally a girl name. However, modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal preference.

What are good nicknames for Ketra?

Common nicknames can be formed by shortening or modifying the name. Check the Nicknames section above for specific suggestions.

What names are similar to Ketra?

There are many names similar to Ketra in meaning, origin, or sound. Explore the Similar Names section to discover alternatives that may resonate with you.

Quick Facts

OriginModern English, Hebrew

Syllables2

Length5 letters

Trend→ Stable

Starts withK

Sibling Ideas

Brothers

Aj Antavious Aceson Aundrey Arkeem

Sisters

Aubrielle Anniyah Adysen Amberleigh Avree

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