Paloma vs Zola

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Zola

Girl #1,103 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"quiet, tranquil, peaceful"

Origin: Zulu/Bantu

Cultural Roots

Zulu African French Italian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,103
Total SSA Count
221
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Zo

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Paloma Rank #969
Zola Rank #1,103

Paloma is more popular, ranked #969 vs #1103 for Zola.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Paloma ___

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

Zola ___

  • Zola Marie
  • Zola Grace
  • Zola Simone
  • Zola Renee
  • Zola Belle
  • Zola Elise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Paloma

Catalina Rafael Esperanza Miguel Marisol

If you choose Zola

Nova Isla Milo Theo Cleo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Paloma or Zola more popular?

Paloma is more popular, ranked #969 compared to Zola at #1103 in the United States.

What do Paloma and Zola mean?

Paloma means "dove" (Latin palumba origin). Zola means "quiet, tranquil, peaceful" (Zulu/Bantu origin).

Are Paloma and Zola boy or girl names?

Paloma is primarily a girl name. Zola is primarily a girl name.

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