Girl nameCurrently #971 in the USSteady
Paloma
puh-LOH-muh//pəˈloʊmə//
3 syllablesPeak year: 20096 lettersStarts with P
Meaning & origin
Dove
Paloma is the Spanish word for 'dove', a bird long symbolizing peace and gentleness across many cultures. Its soft meaning and romance-language sound have made it a distinctive, elegant choice.
Paloma's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Paloma |
|---|---|
| 1921 | 6 |
| 1922 | 5 |
| 1927 | 6 |
| 1969 | 5 |
| 1972 | 9 |
| 1973 | 8 |
| 1974 | 10 |
| 1975 | 9 |
| 1976 | 16 |
| 1977 | 24 |
| 1978 | 25 |
| 1979 | 30 |
| 1980 | 31 |
| 1981 | 42 |
| 1982 | 58 |
| 1983 | 55 |
| 1984 | 84 |
| 1985 | 60 |
| 1986 | 91 |
| 1987 | 71 |
| 1988 | 89 |
| 1989 | 118 |
| 1990 | 138 |
| 1991 | 159 |
| 1992 | 186 |
| 1993 | 188 |
| 1994 | 194 |
| 1995 | 184 |
| 1996 | 201 |
| 1997 | 216 |
| 1998 | 207 |
| 1999 | 202 |
| 2000 | 245 |
| 2001 | 272 |
| 2002 | 241 |
| 2003 | 281 |
| 2004 | 289 |
| 2005 | 303 |
| 2006 | 317 |
| 2007 | 329 |
| 2008 | 377 |
| 2009 | 411 |
| 2010 | 407 |
| 2011 | 317 |
| 2012 | 346 |
| 2013 | 359 |
| 2014 | 314 |
| 2015 | 306 |
| 2016 | 290 |
| 2017 | 303 |
| 2018 | 298 |
| 2019 | 290 |
| 2020 | 273 |
| 2021 | 309 |
| 2022 | 280 |
| 2023 | 265 |
| 2024 | 267 |
Paloma through the decades
- Paloma peaked in 2009, when 411 babies were named Paloma in the US.
- The 2010s were Paloma's strongest decade, averaging 323 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Paloma has fallen 17% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Paloma currently ranks #971 in the US and is holding steady.
Nicknames
Loma
Variants & spellings
Palomita
Famous people named Paloma
- Paloma Picasso — jewelry designer