Girl Name
Paula
"Small or humble; feminine form of Paul meaning small one"
Ranked #753 for girls
About the Name Paula
Meaning
Small or humble; feminine form of Paul meaning small one
Origin
LatinGender
Girl
First Letter
PGirl Rank
#753
Paula is a girl name of Latin origin. The name means "Small or humble; feminine form of Paul meaning small one" and Currently ranked #753 in popularity in the United States. Browse more names starting with P or explore other Latin names.
Popularity Over Time
#85028 1950
#80700 1960
#32868 1970
#11196 1980
#6386 1990
#4219 2000
#3324 2010
#1810 2020
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration baby names data (public domain). Lower rank numbers indicate greater popularity.
Famous People Named Paula
- PA Paula Abdul (singer/dancer)
- PD Paula Deen (chef)