Paolina
“small, humble”
Italy origin · Girl name
#13118US 2023
7Births / yr
↑Rising
154All-time births
📅 Since 199400
How to pronounce Paolina
POW·LEE·nuh
/ˈpaʊ.ˈliː.nə/ · stress on POW · 3 syllables
“small, humble”
Italy origin · Girl name
What does Paolina mean and where does it come from?
Paolina is a diminutive form of the name Paolo (Paul in English), which has its roots in Latin, where it means 'small' or 'humble'. The name Paolina is primarily found in Italy and Spanish-speaking countries and carries a soft yet sophisticated sound. It is used in various cultural contexts, highlig
Cultural significance
Paolina has been a cherished name across cultures, particularly in Italy-speaking communities, where it reflects values of small, humble.
Peak popularity
Reached #7720 in 2004 — currently #13118 in the US.
What middle names flow best with Paolina?
Paolina works best with short, strong middle names — one or two syllables keep the full name from becoming a mouthful
Paolina Grace
Most popular combo · classic
Paolina Rose
Floral · soft ending
Paolina Mae
Sweet · timeless
Paolina Claire
French influence · crisp
Paolina Jane
Literary · strong
Paolina Skye
Modern · airy feel
How popular is Paolina right now?
Rising fast — up 898 spots — currently #13118 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names
The story of Paolina
Paolina is a relatively modern name, first appearing in US records in 1994. With 154 total births recorded, Paolina remains relatively uncommon. Once ranked #9495 in 1995, the name has become less common in recent years, sitting at #13118 in 2023.
Names that peaked alongside Paolina in 2004:
Paolina by decade
Paolina peaked in the 2000s. See all 2000s names →
| Decade | Births | |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 45 | |
| 2000s ★ | 75 | |
| 2010s | 28 | |
| 2020s | 6 |
Paolina has only 154 total recorded births since 1994 — rarer than 99% of names in our database.
What are good nicknames for Paolina?
BULGARIAN
Polya
DUTCH
Lien
ENGLISH
Lina
ITALIAN
Lina
What names sound and feel like Paolina?
Based on sound, origin, and style — parents who love Paolina also consider these
Paulina
[Spanish · Feminine form of
Pavlina
Czech Republic · Small, humble
Pattina
Italy · A diminutive of
Palmina
Italy · little palm tree
Carolina
Italy · Latinate feminine form
Carlina
Italy · Derived from the
Patrina
English-speaking countries · Derived from 'Patrīcius',
Parvina
Persian-speaking countries · A name meaning
How is Paolina written in other languages?
What are the boy versions of Paolina?
Paulinus ANCIENT ROMANPaolino ITALIANPaulino PORTUGUESEPaulino SPANISHPal ALBANIANPali ALBANIANPavli ALBANIANPaula ANCIENT ROMANPaulus ANCIENT ROMANBoulos ARABICBulus ARABICBoghos ARMENIANPoghos ARMENIANPaulos BIBLICAL GREEKPaulus BIBLICAL LATINPaul BIBLICALPaol BRETONPavel BULGARIANPau CATALANPaula CATALANPol CATALANPaulu CORSICANPaula CROATIANPavao CROATIANPavica CROATIANPavle CROATIANPavo CROATIANPavel CZECHPavla CZECHPalle DANISHPaul DANISHPaula DANISHPoul DANISHPaul DUTCHPaula DUTCHPauwel DUTCHPaul ENGLISHPaula ENGLISHPauletta ENGLISHPaulie ENGLISHPaĉjo ESPERANTOPaŭlo ESPERANTOPaavo ESTONIANPáll FAROESEPaavali FINNISHPaavo FINNISHPaula FINNISHPauli FINNISHPaul FRENCHPaule FRENCHPaulette FRENCHPaulo GALICIANPavle GEORGIANPaul GERMANPaula GERMANPavlos GREEKPál HUNGARIANPaula HUNGARIANPála ICELANDICPáll ICELANDICPól IRISHPaola ITALIANPaolo ITALIANPāvils LATVIANPaulius LITHUANIANPavel MACEDONIANPavle MACEDONIANPaora MAORIPål NORWEGIANPaul NORWEGIANPaula NORWEGIANPau OCCITANPavelu OLD CHURCH SLAVICPaula POLISHPaweł POLISHPaula PORTUGUESEPaulinha PORTUGUESEPaulinho PORTUGUESEPaulo PORTUGUESEPaul ROMANIANPaula ROMANIANPasha RUSSIANPavel RUSSIANPàula SARDINIANPàulu SARDINIANPàl SCOTTISHPòl SCOTTISHPavle SERBIANPavol SLOVAKPavel SLOVENEPavla SLOVENEPablo SPANISHPaola SPANISHPaula SPANISHPål SWEDISHPaul SWEDISHPaula SWEDISHPavlo UKRAINIAN
Common questions about the name Paolina
What does the name Paolina mean?
Paolina means "small, humble" — a name rooted in Italy tradition that carries both historical depth and timeless appeal. The meaning reflects values that have made this name endure across generations.
How popular is the name Paolina?
Paolina is currently a distinctive and less common name as a girl name in the US and is rapidly gaining popularity — searches for Paolina have increased significantly in recent years.
What is the cultural origin of Paolina?
Paolina originates from Italy tradition. Italy names tend to carry strong cultural heritage and have spread across the world through migration, literature, and religion over centuries.
How do you pronounce the name Paolina?
Paolina is a three-syllable name pronounced P AW1 L IY1 N AH0. The pronunciation is straightforward for English speakers, and the name reads clearly on paper — an important practical consideration for parents.
What sibling names go well with Paolina?
Paolina pairs beautifully with sibling names that share a similar Italy heritage or complement its melodic and flowing sound. Names with a similar vibe create a cohesive sibling set without matching too closely.
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