Gender: Female
Origin: Latin
Meaning: Small or humble, Small, Humble, String, Little
Pronunciation: PAW-lah, /ˈpɔːlə/, P AO L AH
Popularity Rank: #212
Derived from the Roman family name Paulus, meaning 'small' or 'humble'. It was popularized by early Christians in honor of the apostle Saint Paul.
The name Paula is of Latin origin and means Small or humble, Small, Humble, String, Little. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Paula is commonly found in Colombia, Spain, United States of America, and 92 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: PAW-lah
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈpɔːlə/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: P AO L AH
P: Pronounce as in "pig" (P IH G)
AO: Pronounce as in "thought" (TH AO T)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Paula is recorded 209,979 times globally, ranking it as the 212th most common name worldwide.
Paula is most prevalent in Colombia, with 35,015 occurrences, making it the 78th most popular name in the country.
In Portugal, the name Paula is found among 1 in every 9 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Colombia | #78 | 1 : 37 |
| Spain | #48 | 1 : 20 |
| United States of America | #244 | 1 : 81 |
| Portugal | #23 | 1 : 9 |
| Chile | #69 | 1 : 38 |
| United Kingdom | #165 | 1 : 37 |
| Brazil | #80 | 1 : 66 |
| Mexico | #311 | 1 : 132 |
| Italy | #724 | 1 : 274 |
| Argentina | #118 | 1 : 54 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Paula from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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Last Updated: June 27, 2024 07:56 AM (GMT + 5.30)
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