Paula
pa(u)-la
US Popularity:1364
Origin:Latin
Meaning:Small; Humble
The girl’s name Paula has Latin origins and means “small” and “humble.” At first glance, this name might represent baby so well that you’ll imagine you can keep her the same forever. Ironically—or perhaps perfectly—Paula is a diminutive of the Latin surname Paulus. One famous bearer of the name was the physician Gherardo de Paolo, known for being “one of the wisest men of Genoa” in the early 14th century. Although baby won’t always be as small as they used to be, their name will always remind them to keep their humility close at hand, learning all throughout their life.
Paula Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Paula is currently #1418 on The Bump
Girl:Paula is currently #648 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Paula is currently #1364 in U.S. births
Girl:Paula is currently #517 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
#1364
in 2023
+ 151
from 2022
Sources
Name Doctor, Paula
Behind the Name, Paula, November 2020
Behind the Name, Paul, December 2022
WordSense Dictionary, Paula
House of Names. Paulus History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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