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Paola
OriginItalian and Spanish variation of Paula
Meaning"small"
GenderBoy & girl
US rank · girls#1260
2025 SSA
US rank · boysUnranked
Below 5 births
About Paola
Paola is the Latinate version of Paula. Its intriguing sound could make it more appealing than the English standard.
Paola is also given to boys.
Pronounced pow-LAH.
As of October 2026, Paola ranked #1260 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #301 in 1999.
Popularity & trends
US popularity — history
US rank, lower is more popular · SSA data 2014–2025
Girls #1,260
Boys #4,718
20142025
18802025
Data table
| Year | US rank · girls | Births · girls | US rank · boys | Births · boys |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #680 | 418 | — | 0 |
| 2015 | #738 | 383 | — | 0 |
| 2016 | #843 | 338 | — | 0 |
| 2017 | #824 | 331 | — | 0 |
| 2018 | #963 | 275 | — | 0 |
| 2019 | #935 | 283 | — | 0 |
| 2020 | #957 | 267 | — | 0 |
| 2021 | #963 | 270 | — | 0 |
| 2022 | #984 | 269 | — | 0 |
| 2023 | #1,074 | 231 | — | 0 |
| 2024 | #1,081 | 229 | — | 0 |
| 2025 | #1,260 | 178 | — | 0 |
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Paola for girls
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Paola in pop culture
- PaolaGirl
character in the "Catfish" episode "Ramon and Paola"
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