Paola
Paola is a girl's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Small or humble.
Origin and history
Paola is the Italian feminine form of Paul, originating from the Latin name Paulus. It has been a steadily chosen female name in the United States, maintaining a consistent presence in official birth records over the decades.
Popularity in the United States
24,496 babies in the United States have been named Paola since 1880. It ranks #929 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #982.
States where it is most popular
- CA (34.2 %)
- TX (22.6 %)
- FL (7.2 %)
- NY (7.1 %)
- IL (5.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 44 |
| 1960-1970 | 217 |
| 1970-1980 | 619 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,657 |
| 1990-2000 | 6,377 |
| 2000-2010 | 9,877 |
| 2010-2019 | 4,259 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,446 |
Famous people named Paola
- Paola Núñez: Actress, Producer
- Paola Rey: Actress, Model
- Paola Suárez: Tennis Player
Fun facts
- Paola is one of the most classic female given names in Italy and Italian-speaking regions.
- It is the direct Italian equivalent of the English and Spanish name Paula, both sharing the Latin root Paulus.