Perina

Q: What is the origin of Perina?

Perina is of Italian origin. The name carries significant cultural meaning and has been used across generations within its origin tradition.

Q: How popular is the name Perina?

According to the latest SSA data, Perina 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 Perina a girl name?

Perina 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

"Stone or Rock"

Used as an Italian diminutive linked to names from Greek Petra, with occasional independent usage in civil registers.

Themes:italiandiminutivepetrafeminine

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This name has been verified against authoritative sources including SSA data, etymology databases, and cultural naming traditions.

Popularity History of Perina

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

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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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Unranked

Perina 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

Perina Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Perina.

10 ideas

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riny

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inay

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pie

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Baby Name Lists That Include Perina

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What does the name Perina mean?

Perina means "Stone or Rock". Used as an Italian diminutive linked to names from Greek Petra, with occasional independent usage in civil registers.

What is the origin of Perina?

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

How popular is the name Perina?

According to the latest SSA data, Perina 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 Perina a girl name?

Perina 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 Perina?

Popular nicknames for Perina include Per, peri, pery, pe, and more. These offer shorter, more casual alternatives for everyday use.

What names are similar to Perina?

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

Quick Facts

OriginItalian, Greek

Syllables3

Length6 letters

Trend→ Stable

Starts withP

Sibling Ideas

Brothers

Amare Americo Armoni Attilio Avante

Sisters

Annabella Allegra Analisa Annamaria Arionna

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