Paloma

Meaning of Paloma

Paloma means "dove" in Spanish. Doves are often symbols of peace and love.

Paloma has Spanish roots — browse every Spanish baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Paloma

Paloma is climbing again, up to #793 in 2025 from #970 in 2024 after peaking at #700 in 2010.

Notable people named Paloma

• Paloma Picasso
  French-Spanish fashion designer
• Paloma Faith
  British singer and actress
• Paloma Kwiatkowski
  Canadian actress
• Paloma Baeza
  English actress and director
• Paloma Herrera
  Argentine ballet dancer

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Questions about the name Paloma

What does the name Paloma mean?

Paloma means paloma means "dove" in spanish. doves are often symbols of peace and love, and it comes from Spanish origins.

Is Paloma a boy's or a girl's name?

Paloma is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Paloma?

In 2025, Paloma ranked #793 for girls, up from #970 the year before.

When was Paloma most popular?

Paloma peaked at #700 in 2010.