Paola Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Paola originates from the Latin 'Paulus', meaning small or humble. It has evolved from its Latin roots through variations like Paula to its current Italian form. The name carries traits of elegance and femininity, and while it does not have a biblical reference, it has gained popularity in Italy and beyond, particularly during the Renaissance. Notable individuals named Paola span various fields, including entertainment and fashion.
The name Paola is most popular in California, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Paola has been stalled for female in MidWest, falling for female in Northeast, too falling for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, falling for female in West. Across generations, 'Paola' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 6435th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 12085th out of 24088 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 4891st out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1776th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 615th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 353rd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 877th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Paola' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Paola"
Pronunciation
/ˈpa.ola/
Origin
Italian
Etymology
The name Paola is derived from the Latin name 'Paulus', which means 'small' or 'humble'.
Meaning
small, humble
Language Evolution
Paulus (Latin), Paula (Latin), Paola (Italian)
Historical Usage
Paola gained popularity in Italy and other countries with Italian influence, particularly during the Renaissance period.
Variants & Derivatives
Paula, Paule, Pavla
Modern Popularity & Image
Paola is perceived as a feminine and elegant name, popular in various cultures, particularly within Italian and Spanish-speaking communities.
Famous People
Paola Cortellesi (Italian actress), Paola di Monti (Italian fashion designer), Paola Turci (Italian singer-songwriter)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Paola"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Paola"
"Paola" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 6435th of 16616 | 92 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 12085th of 24088 | 56 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 4891st of 12526 | 123 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 1776th of 19264 | 839 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 615th of 27321 | 5,455 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 353rd of 35406 | 14,179 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 877th of 30306 | 3,718 |
Regional Popularity of "Paola" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - |
100.00% 2566th/2566 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Paola" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- |
100.00% 1710th/1710 |
- | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
100.00% 1998th/1998 |
100.00% 944th/944 |
100.00% 1835th/1835 |
100.00% 1273rd/1273 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
100.00% 1302nd/1302 |
100.00% 620th/620 |
100.00% 666th/666 |
100.00% 384th/384 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
100.00% 641st/641 |
100.00% 622nd/622 |
100.00% 333rd/333 |
100.00% 223rd/223 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
100.00% 1409th/1409 |
100.00% 1404th/1404 |
100.00% 756th/756 |
100.00% 705th/705 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Paola"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Paola" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.