What does the name Paula mean?

The name Paula means "Small, humble".

What is the origin of the name Paula?

Paula is a name of Latin origin.

In 2023, 374 babies were named Paula in the United States. The name is currently stable in popularity.

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

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Births Last Year: 374 →

All-Time Total: 279,269

Peak Year: 1963

Paula is a feminine name of Latin origin, derived from the name Paulus, meaning "small" or "humble."

Paula Abdul - Singer, dancer, and former American Idol judge.
Paula Radcliffe - British long-distance runner, marathon world record holder.
Paula Deen - Celebrity chef and TV personality.
Paula Hawkins - British author of "The Girl on the Train."
Paula Creamer - Professional golfer, LPGA Tour champion.
Paula Pell - Comedy writer, known for work on SNL.
Paula Rego - Portuguese painter and visual artist.
Paula Cole - Grammy-winning singer-songwriter ("Where Have All the Cowboys Gone?").
Paula Patton - Actress known for roles in "Deja Vu," "Mission: Impossible."
Paula Bennett - New Zealand politician, former Deputy Prime Minister.

Girl names closely related to Paula

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Boy names closely related to Paula

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Names with similar meaning to Paula

Pablo Paola Paolo Paul Paulette Paulina Pauline Paulo

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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