Paola

Boy Name #16,518 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Paola is a boy name, recorded for 7 babies in US birth records.

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

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #16,518
Total SSA Count: 7

Alternative Spellings

Paolo #2470

Nicknames

Pao Pay Paoie

Also a Girl Name

Paola is also used as a girl name, ranked #1081.

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Similar Names

Pauline Pattie Patsy Paulina Patty Paula Pansy Paralee

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Frequently Asked Questions About Paola

Is Paola a boy or girl name?

Paola is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #16518. As a girl name, it is ranked #1081. Paola is more commonly used as a girl name.

How popular is the name Paola?

Paola is currently ranked #16518 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Paola?

Common nicknames for Paola include Pao, Pay, and Paoie.

Is Paola a common or rare name?

Paola is an uncommon name, ranked #16518 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Paola

Paola is a boy name .

Is Paola a boy or girl name? Paola is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #16,518 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #1,081. Paola is more commonly used as a girl name.

Paola is currently ranked #16,518 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Paola include Pao, Pay, and Paoie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Paola include Paolo . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.