Kiaran vs Paula

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Paula

Girl #753 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Spanish Italian German English Brazilian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#753
Total SSA Count
374
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Polly, Pau, Paulie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Kiaran Rank #18,076
Paula Rank #753

Paula is more popular, ranked #753 vs #18076 for Kiaran.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kiaran ___

  • Kiaran James
  • Kiaran Patrick
  • Kiaran Connor
  • Kiaran Finn
  • Kiaran Liam
  • Kiaran Sean

Paula ___

  • Paula Marie
  • Paula Ann
  • Paula Jean
  • Paula Grace
  • Paula Elizabeth
  • Paula Louise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kiaran

Ronan Declan Aoife Siobhan Cormac

If you choose Paula

Peter Patricia Michael Barbara Mark

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kiaran or Paula more popular?

Paula is more popular, ranked #753 compared to Kiaran at #18076 in the United States.

What do Kiaran and Paula mean?

Kiaran means "little dark one" (Irish origin). Paula means "small, humble" (Latin origin).

Are Kiaran and Paula boy or girl names?

Kiaran is primarily a boy name. Paula is primarily a girl name.

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