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At a Glance
- Meaning
- An open, grassy meadow or grassland
- Origin
- French (ultimately Latin pratum, "meadow")
- Gender
- Primarily used for girls
- Pronunciation
- PRAIR-ee
Prairie (PRAIR-ee) is a French name that traces back to the Latin pratum, "meadow," and it means an open, grassy meadow or grassland. It's a nature name with a plain, easy-to-say sound that parents can picture right away.
Meaning & Origin of Prairie
Meaning: An open, grassy meadow or grassland.
Origin: French (ultimately Latin pratum, "meadow").
How to Pronounce Prairie
PRAIR-eeIPA /ˈprɛər.i/
Popularity of Prairie
Prairie peaked at #3454 in 1977, when 22 babies were given the name, and in 2024 it ranked #4434 with 32 babies. It's a rarely used name, so a child named Prairie is unlikely to share it with classmates.
Names Like Prairie
These names have followed a similar path to Prairie in U.S. popularity over the years.
FAQ
What does the name Prairie mean?
An open, grassy meadow or grassland.
How do you pronounce Prairie?
Prairie is pronounced PRAIR-ee (IPA: /ˈprɛər.i/).
Is Prairie a popular name right now?
Prairie peaked at #3454 in 1977 and is ranked #4434 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1973–2024.)
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