What is the origin of the name Paloma?

Paloma is a name of Spanish origin.

How popular is the name Paloma?

In 2023, 267 babies were named Paloma in the United States. The name is currently stable in popularity.

Yes, Paloma is traditionally used as a girl's name.

Girl's name

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Spanish

Births Last Year: 267 →

All-Time Total: 10,416

Peak Year: 2009

Paloma is a Spanish name derived from the Latin word "palumbus," meaning dove.

Girl names closely related to Paloma

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Boy names closely related to Paloma

Freddy Elio Neo Maximillian Benny Nikko Joey Moises

Names with similar meaning to Paloma

Callum Coleman Jonah Jonas

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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