Paulita
Pronunciation: [ p-awl-EET-uh ]
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Paulita first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 529 babies have been named Paulita in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Paulita is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #71,108 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #71,108
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Paulita
Paulita is a girl name .
Paulita is currently ranked #71,108 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Paulita include Pau, Paul, Pauly, Paulie, Ita, Itay, Itaie, Pay, Paie, and Paukins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Paulita 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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