Paula
PAW-lə
What it means
Small, feminine of Paul
Language
Latin
Culture
Roman;Spanish
Religion
Christian
Style era
modern
Themes
classic · Latin
Popularity over time
Source: US Social Security Administration national records, 1880-2024.
Nicknames & variants
Common nicknames
PauliePaulinaPolly
Alternate spellings
PaulehPaulla
In other languages
Paola (Italian)Paule (French)Paulina (Polish)Pavla (Czech)
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Paula Deen (chef)
Paula Abdul (singer)
Paula Hawkins (author)
Saint Paula of Rome