Paulia
Paulia is a girl baby name. Ranked #64,736 in the US, popular nicknames include Pau, Pay, and Pauie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Paulia first appeared in US Social Security records in 1956.
Over 15 babies have been named Paulia in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Paulia is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #64,736 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #64,736
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Alternative Spellings
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Middle Name Ideas
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About the Name Paulia
Paulia is a girl name .
Paulia is currently ranked #64,736 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Paulia include Pau, Pay, Pauie, and Paulie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Paulia include Paula, Paulina, Paulette, Pauline . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis