Paulina vs Reya

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Paulina

Girl #780 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Spanish Polish Italian Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#780
Total SSA Count
361
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Pauli, Lina, Paula

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Reya

Girl #884 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"flowing, like a stream"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

South Asian Hindi Modern American Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#884
Total SSA Count
305
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Rey

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Paulina Rank #780
Reya Rank #884

Paulina is more popular, ranked #780 vs #884 for Reya.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Paulina ___

  • Paulina Marie
  • Paulina Sofia
  • Paulina Elena
  • Paulina Isabel
  • Paulina Rose
  • Paulina Victoria

Reya ___

  • Reya Grace
  • Reya Marie
  • Reya Skye
  • Reya Jade
  • Reya Noelle
  • Reya Faith

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Paulina

Valentina Isabella Emilio Sebastian Lucia

If you choose Reya

Priya Kira Aria Zara Mia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Paulina or Reya more popular?

Paulina is more popular, ranked #780 compared to Reya at #884 in the United States.

What do Paulina and Reya mean?

Paulina means "small, humble" (Latin origin). Reya means "flowing, like a stream" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Paulina and Reya boy or girl names?

Paulina is primarily a girl name. Reya is primarily a girl name.

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