Pa
Pronunciation: [ p-AH ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Pa first appeared in US Social Security records in 1979.
Over 1,338 babies have been named Pa in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Pa is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #59,384 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #59,384
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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"glorious; light"
#59,466 in US
Dutch origin
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Greek melissa origin
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Old English haeth (heath) origin
"heather plant"
#59,210 in US
Irish Gaelic origin
"bright-headed warrior"
#59,414 in US
American origin
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Irish Gaelic origin
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#59,476 in US
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About the Name Pa
Pa is a girl name .
Is Pa a boy or girl name? Pa is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #59,384 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #35,581. Pa is more commonly used as a boy name.
Pa is currently ranked #59,384 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Pa include Paisley, Parker, Palmer, Paige, Payton . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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