Gaia vs Paola

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gaia

Girl #1,147 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"earth, land"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek Italian Western

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,147
Total SSA Count
210
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Gi

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Gaia Rank #1,147
Paola Rank #1,081

Paola is more popular, ranked #1081 vs #1147 for Gaia.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Gaia ___

  • Gaia Luna
  • Gaia Iris
  • Gaia Sage
  • Gaia Petra
  • Gaia Celeste
  • Gaia Orion

Paola ___

  • Paola Grace
  • Paola Marie
  • Paola Sofia
  • Paola Valentina
  • Paola Rosa
  • Paola Isabella

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Gaia

Zephyr Astrid Atlas Apollo Clio

If you choose Paola

Sofia Isabella Valentina Marco Matteo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gaia or Paola more popular?

Paola is more popular, ranked #1081 compared to Gaia at #1147 in the United States.

What do Gaia and Paola mean?

Gaia means "earth, land" (Greek origin). Paola means "small, humble" (Latin origin).

Are Gaia and Paola boy or girl names?

Gaia is primarily a girl name. Paola is primarily a girl name.

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