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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Paloma — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Palmyra|Palwasha
SpanishGirl→ Stable

Paloma

puh-LOH-muh · 3 syllables

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Girl
#971
→ Stable
#971
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 31
Peak rank
#883 in 2021
5yr change
+3 ranks
Birth frequency
7.4 per 100,000 births
Sex split
0% boy · 100% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #971 · Falling since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Spanish girl names
Paloma

Popularity score: 31  ·  SSA Rank: #971

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
55
Higher than 55% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
+3 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
80
2 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class

Paloma scores well on uniqueness but there are tradeoffs — meaning data is still sparse.

Meaning Depth37% of score
40
Name Trend28% of score
60
Uniqueness20% of score
80
Feasibility15% of score
50

Scores are percentile-ranked across 43,000+ names.

Name DNA
NatureSpanishLatin RootGirl3-syllablePeacefulDove symbolismRomanticInternationalUncommonGentle
Character
gentle peacequiet strengthgraceful wisdomserene spiritpure heart
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Palomas

artisticboldsophisticatedcreativeelegant
STRONG
High confidence

Paloma is a Spanish girl name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #971 in the US in 2024.

Trend:→ Stable · +3 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#971 · rare
Paloma at a Glance
Meaning:From Latin 'palumba' meaning 'dove', symbolizing peace, gentleness, and purity across cultures.
Language root:Latin · Spanish
Peak rank:#883 in 2021
5yr change:+3 ranks
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers
Paloma Picasso
Fashion designer and actress
Paloma Faith
Singer-songwriter
Similar Sound
SalomeColombaLomaViolaSofiaSolana
Similar Style
Dove◈LunaClaraIrisStellaAlma
Works well with
LunaClaraIrisCamila◈ElenaMateoLuca◈Diego
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Luna
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→ Stable
Clara
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→ Stable
Iris
Greek · #71
→ Stable
Stella
Latin · #49
→ Stable
Alma
Latin · #472
→ Stable
Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Paloma illustration
Name Intelligence
Paloma · Overview
Summary

Paloma is a Spanish girl name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #971 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 12/100 → Stable

Strengths
Nature · Romantic character
Paloma carries a soft, gentle, warm quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
paloma.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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