Lilianna 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

Lilianna Rank #942
Paula Rank #753

Paula is more popular, ranked #753 vs #942 for Lilianna.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Lilianna ___

  • Lilianna Rose
  • Lilianna Grace
  • Lilianna Marie
  • Lilianna Kate
  • Lilianna Sofia
  • Lilianna Claire

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 Lilianna

Sophia Isabella Emma Alexander Sebastian

If you choose Paula

Peter Patricia Michael Barbara Mark

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lilianna or Paula more popular?

Paula is more popular, ranked #753 compared to Lilianna at #942 in the United States.

What do Lilianna and Paula mean?

Lilianna means "lily flower" (Latin (lilium) origin). Paula means "small, humble" (Latin origin).

Are Lilianna and Paula boy or girl names?

Lilianna is primarily a girl name. Paula is primarily a girl name.

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