Antonia vs Paloma

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Antonia

Girl #1,053 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"priceless, inestimable"

Origin: Latin via Greek

Cultural Roots

Latin Italian Spanish German Eastern European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,053
Total SSA Count
236
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Toni, Tonia, Annie

Playground Safety Score

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Paloma

Girl #969 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"dove"

Origin: Latin palumba

Cultural Roots

Spanish Mexican Latin American Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#969
Total SSA Count
267
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Palo, Loma

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Antonia Rank #1,053
Paloma Rank #969

Paloma is more popular, ranked #969 vs #1053 for Antonia.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Antonia ___

  • Antonia Rose
  • Antonia Marie
  • Antonia Grace
  • Antonia Victoria
  • Antonia Lucia
  • Antonia Elena

Paloma ___

  • Paloma Sol
  • Paloma Isabela
  • Paloma Gracia
  • Paloma Cruz
  • Paloma Valentina
  • Paloma Elena

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Antonia

Cecilia Isadora Valentina Raphael Sebastian

If you choose Paloma

Catalina Rafael Esperanza Miguel Marisol

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Antonia or Paloma more popular?

Paloma is more popular, ranked #969 compared to Antonia at #1053 in the United States.

What do Antonia and Paloma mean?

Antonia means "priceless, inestimable" (Latin via Greek origin). Paloma means "dove" (Latin palumba origin).

Are Antonia and Paloma boy or girl names?

Antonia is primarily a girl name. Paloma is primarily a girl name.

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