Paula

Meaning of Paula

Small or humble.

Paula has Latin roots — browse every Latin baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Paula

After ranking as high as #574 in 2000, Paula has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Paula

• Paula Abdul
  Singer, dancer, choreographer
• Paula Deen
  American chef and television personality
• Paula Patton
  American actress
• Paula Radcliffe
  British long-distance runner
• Paula Rego
  Portuguese-British visual artist

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Questions about the name Paula

What does the name Paula mean?

Paula means small or humble, and it comes from Latin origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Paula?

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

When was Paula most popular?

Paula peaked at #574 in 2000.