Paola

Meaning of Paola

Paola means "small" or "humble." It's the feminine form of the name Paolo or Paul.

Paola has Italian, Spanish roots — browse every Italian, Spanish baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Paola

After ranking as high as #302 in 2006, Paola has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Paola

• Paola Turbay
  Colombian-American actress
• Paola Suárez
  Argentine tennis player
• Paola Espinosa
  Mexican diver
• Paola Rey
  Colombian actress
• Paola Oliveira
  Brazilian actress

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Questions about the name Paola

What does the name Paola mean?

Paola means paola means "small" or "humble." it's the feminine form of the name paolo or paul, and it comes from Italian, Spanish origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Paola?

Paola did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Paola most popular?

Paola peaked at #302 in 2006.