Paolina vs Shirel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Paolina

Girl #13,583 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin via Italian

Cultural Roots

Italian Latino/Hispanic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #13,583
Total SSA Count: 9
Syllables: 4
Formality: Formal
Nicknames: Paola, Lina, Pia

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Sallyanne Lorelle Nanette Jeaninne

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Shirel

Girl #13,395 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #13,395
Total SSA Count: 9
Nicknames: Shi, Shir, Shiry

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Jeaninne Sallyanne Cia Avarae

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Popularity Comparison

Paolina Rank #13,583

Shirel Rank #13,395

Shirel is more popular, ranked #13395 vs #13583 for Paolina.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Paolina ___

Paolina Maria
Paolina Sofia
Paolina Elena
Paolina Giulia
Paolina Rosa

Shirel ___

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Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Paolina or Shirel more popular?

Shirel is more popular, ranked #13395 compared to Paolina at #13583 in the United States.

What do Paolina and Shirel mean?

Paolina means "small, humble" (Latin via Italian origin).

Are Paolina and Shirel boy or girl names?

Paolina is primarily a girl name. Shirel is primarily a girl name.

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