Flora vs Paulina

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Flora

Girl #647 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"flower"

Origin: Latin (flos, floris)

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Italian Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#647
Total SSA Count
452
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Flo, Florie

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Paulina

Girl #780 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Spanish Polish Italian Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#780
Total SSA Count
361
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Pauli, Lina, Paula

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Flora Rank #647
Paulina Rank #780

Flora is more popular, ranked #647 vs #780 for Paulina.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Flora ___

  • Flora Rose
  • Flora Jane
  • Flora Mae
  • Flora Grace
  • Flora June
  • Flora Claire

Paulina ___

  • Paulina Marie
  • Paulina Sofia
  • Paulina Elena
  • Paulina Isabel
  • Paulina Rose
  • Paulina Victoria

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Flora

Iris Felix Violet Hugo Hazel

If you choose Paulina

Valentina Isabella Emilio Sebastian Lucia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Flora or Paulina more popular?

Flora is more popular, ranked #647 compared to Paulina at #780 in the United States.

What do Flora and Paulina mean?

Flora means "flower" (Latin (flos, floris) origin). Paulina means "small, humble" (Latin origin).

Are Flora and Paulina boy or girl names?

Flora is primarily a girl name. Paulina is primarily a girl name.

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