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Paula
Meaning: Small, humble
- Syllables
- 2
- Length
- 5 letters
- Starts with
- P
- Ends with
- a
Is Paula a popular baby name?
Popularity trend for Paula
BabyGen interest indexThe chart shows BabyGen’s relative interest index for Paula across the past four decades. It blends search trends, naming-pattern signals, and our internal dataset — useful as a relative gauge, not an official census rank.
About the name Paula
- Origin
- Spanish
- Gender
- Girl
- Meaning
- Small, humble
- Syllables
- 2
- Length
- 5 letters
Origin & history of Paula
Paula comes from a spanish naming tradition. Spanish names move easily between Spain, Latin America, and the US. They're warm, lyrical, and almost always pronounced exactly how they're spelled.
Within that tradition, Paula stands out for its meaning — Small, humble — and for being recognizable across borders. Parents outside the original culture often pick Paula because it carries genuine history while still being easy to spell and say in everyday English.
Middle name ideas for Paula
Middles that balance Paula’s rhythm — shorter if Paula is long, longer if Paula is short — and read well together when spoken.
Names like Paula
Frequently asked questions about Paula
What does the name Paula mean?+
Paula means "Small, humble". It's a spanish girl's name with a clear, well-documented meaning that has carried through generations.
Where does the name Paula come from?+
Paula has Spanish origins. Spanish names move easily between Spain, Latin America, and the US. They're warm, lyrical, and almost always pronounced exactly how they're spelled.
Is Paula a boy's or girl's name?+
Paula is most commonly used as a girl's name. Girls' usage is the dominant convention in the regions where the name is popular.
How do you pronounce Paula?+
Paula has 2 syllables. It's pronounced phonetically — read it as written, with the stress on the first syllable.
Is Paula a popular baby name?+
Paula sits in a comfortable spot — recognizable without being overused. Parents looking for a name with meaning, easy pronunciation, and cultural depth often shortlist it. See the popularity trend chart above for how interest has shifted across recent decades.
What are good middle names for Paula?+
Middle names that pair well with Paula tend to balance its rhythm — if Paula is short, a longer middle reads well; if it's long, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name crisp. See the suggested middle names below.
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