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Paula

female

Meaning

"Small; Humble"

Paula is the Latin feminine of Paul, traditionally interpreted as small or humble and used widely in Christian contexts.

Popularity History of Paula

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#753Top 1000

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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#753

Paula was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
-46

lower than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Paula Nicknames

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Baby Name Lists That Include Paula

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Quick Facts

OriginLatin
Syllables2
Length5 letters

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