Prairie: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: pr-ah-eer-ee-eh
Origin: Italy
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Updated on Apr 14, 2025 · 1 min read
Region Origin: Southern Europe
Meaning: Meadow

Prairie originates from the Latin term 'pratum, 'meaning 'meadow, 'and was later adopted into Old French to describe flat, grassy land. It originates from the Old French term "Prairie, " which comes from the Latin root term "pratum, " meaning "meadow" or "grassland. " The name has American roots, referring to "flatland. " Although predominantly used, Prairie can also be given to boys. The name has appeared in popular culture, such as in the TV series "Sesame Street" and the science fiction mystery drama "The OA. " The statement is subjective and cannot be definitively verified as factual.

Prairie Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Prairie is currently #13698 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Girl: Prairie is currently #7784 on Kiindred Girl Names
gender-male Overall Nature: Prairie is currently #6649 on Kiindred Nature Names
gender-female Girl Nature: Prairie is currently #3733 on Kiindred Girl Nature Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Prairie is currently #6929 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-female Girl Unique: Prairie is currently #3949 on Kiindred Girl Unique Names

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