Paulla

Girl name

Paulla has been given to 262 babies in the U.S. since 1942. It peaked in 1951.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

262

Peak year

1951 (14 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1942

10-year trend

New / returning

Gender split

All girls

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Paulla — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Paulagirl

281,769 babies since 1880

Names with a similar vibe

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Paulla.

Moreengirl

263 babies since 1926

Drinagirl

263 babies since 1938

Mardelgirl

264 babies since 1918

Wilhemeniagirl

264 babies since 1921

Cyndegirl

264 babies since 1947

Elaingirl

260 babies since 1918

Debarahgirl

260 babies since 1946

Delvagirl

265 babies since 1910

Paulla vs Moreen ⚖Paulla vs Drina ⚖Paulla vs Mardel ⚖Paulla vs Wilhemenia ⚖

FAQ

How popular is the name Paulla?

Paulla has been given to 262 babies in the U.S. since 1942. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Paulla peak?

Paulla peaked in 1951, when 14 babies were given the name.

Is Paulla a girl or boy name?

Paulla is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Paulla are girls).

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