Paula vs Tallulah

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

Paula Rank #753
Tallulah Rank #815

Paula is more popular, ranked #753 vs #815 for Tallulah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Paula ___

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

Tallulah ___

  • Tallulah Jane
  • Tallulah Mae
  • Tallulah Rose
  • Tallulah Kate
  • Tallulah Jo
  • Tallulah Anne

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Paula

Peter Patricia Michael Barbara Mark

If you choose Tallulah

Rafferty Clementine Dashiell Wren Phineas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Paula or Tallulah more popular?

Paula is more popular, ranked #753 compared to Tallulah at #815 in the United States.

What do Paula and Tallulah mean?

Paula means "small, humble" (Latin origin). Tallulah means "leaping water" (Choctaw origin).

Are Paula and Tallulah boy or girl names?

Paula is primarily a girl name. Tallulah is primarily a girl name.

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