Pa

Q: Is Pa a boy or girl name?

Pa is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name it ranks #35581, and as a girl name it ranks #59384.

Q: How popular is the name Pa?

Pa is ranked #35581 in popularity for boy names.

Pronunciation: [ p-AH ]

Boy Name #35,581 Most Popular Hidden Gem 2 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Pa is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced p-AH.

Parents who love the name Pa often also consider Pauline, Pattie, Patsy .

Popularity Over Time

#35,581

Current Rank

Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #35,581
Total SSA Count: 5

Alternative Spellings

Parker #97 Patrick #221 Paul #264 Paxton #288 Pablo #407 Palmer #1079 Payton #1515 Paulo #1604

Middle Name Ideas

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Pa Carter

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Pa Finn

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Pa Grayson

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Pa Dean

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Pa Ethan

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Pa Chase

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Pa Ezra

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Pa Cole

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Pa David

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Also a Girl Name

Pa is also used as a girl name, ranked #59384.

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Similar Names

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Pauline Girl Latin Pattie Girl Patsy Girl Paulina Girl Latin Patty Girl Paula Girl Latin Pansy Girl Paralee Girl

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Frequently Asked Questions About Pa

Is Pa a boy or girl name?

Pa is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #35581. As a girl name, it is ranked #59384. Pa is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Pa?

Pa is pronounced p-AH.

How popular is the name Pa?

Pa is currently ranked #35581 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Is Pa a common or rare name?

Pa is an uncommon name, ranked #35581 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Pa

Pa is a boy name .

Is Pa a boy or girl name? Pa is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #35,581 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #59,384. Pa is more commonly used as a boy name.

Pa is currently ranked #35,581 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Alternative spellings of Pa include Parker, Patrick, Paul, Paxton, Pablo . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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