Paula Name Origin
/PAW-la/-
Spanish (Hispanic) 40%
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Portuguese (Latin) 35%
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Italian (Latin) 25%
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Name Details
- First Name: Paula
- Last Name: N/A
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Female
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Name Origin
The name 'Paula' is of Latin origin, derived from the Latin word 'paulus' meaning 'small' or 'humble'. It is a feminine form of 'Paulus' and has been widely used in Romance language-speaking countries, especially in Spain, Portugal, and Italy.
Name Trends
This chart shows how many babies were given the name Paula each year, based on data from the U.S. Government's Social Security Administration (SSA).