Pauli
Pronunciation: [ p-AWL-ee ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Pauli first appeared in US Social Security records in 1953.
Over 26 babies have been named Pauli in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Pauli is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #47,960 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #47,960
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Pauli
Pauli is a girl name .
Pauli is currently ranked #47,960 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Pauli include Pau, Pay, Paie, and Paukins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Pauli include Paula, Paulina, Paulette, Pauline . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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