girl's name
Paulla
PAW-luh (English)
- Origin Latin
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 262
Paulla is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 1991 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Paulla is a name of Latin origin.
- Peaked in 1951, when 14 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1942.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Paulla Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1940s to 1990s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 59 |
| 1950s | 89 |
| 1960s | 77 |
| 1970s | 26 |
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 6 |
How Popular Is Paulla?
In 1991, Paulla was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Paulla
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Paulla Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Paulla over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Paulla
- English PAW-luh
Sibling Names for Paulla
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Paulla — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Paulla
How popular is the name Paulla?
In 1991, Paulla was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Paulla a girl's or a boy's name?
Paulla is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Paulla?
Paulla has 2 syllables.
When was Paulla most popular?
Paulla peaked in 1951, when 14 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.