Paola

Rank 981st Girl Name

In 2022, the name Paola was 981st most popular baby name for girls and 1,838th most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 268 babies were named Paola in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 12,500 babies in the United States were named Paola. Today, the average age of someone named Paola is around 22 to 23 years old.

The name "Paola" is not common today.

Nicknames for Paola include Pao and Paolita.

Paola Meaning & Origin

Paola is an Italian name, derived from the Latin name Paulus, which means "small" or "humble", evoking connotations of modesty and gentleness.

The name Paola is described as adventurous, energetic and artistic.

Pronunciation

Paola is pronounced pao-la in English. The name Paola has 5 letters and 2 or 3 syllables, depending on pronunciation.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Paola

  • Paola is an Italian female name and it's also the name of a town in Kansas, USA.

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Geography

Where is the name Paola most popular!? Popularity can vary a lot between regions. This map shows the relative popularity of a name in each state.

Similar Sounding Names

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