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Paolina

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Pronounced pow-LEE-nah /paʊˈliː.nə/Medium

Meaning: An Italian diminutive of Paola (the feminine of Paolo/Paul), from the Latin paulus, 'small; little; humble.' Warm and heritage-rich.Medium

In 30 seconds: A warm Italian name: Paolina means 'little; humble,' from Paola (said 'pow-LEE-nah'). Graceful and heritage-rich.
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Origin MediumItalian, Latin
MeaningAn Italian diminutive of Paola (the feminine of Paolo/Paul), from the Latin paulus, 'small; little; humble.' Warm and heritage-rich.
U.S. rank (2025)#11677 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births8 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2004
Total births (all-time)≈ 183

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200419202025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Paolina is the Italian pet form of Paola, from paulus ('small; humble'). It reads warm and lyrical, tied to a long Romance tradition - rare in the U.S. (said 'pow-LEE-nah').

It appears rarely in the U.S., more familiar in Italy. Rare, graceful, and heritage-rich.

Did you know? Paolina is an Italian diminutive of Paola (Paula), from the Latin for 'small; little; humble' - a graceful, heritage-rich name with a gentle meaning (said 'pow-LEE-nah').
Overall data confidence 55%
References - Paolina — Italian dim. of Paola; 'small; humble'

Variations

PaulinaPaolaPauline

Nicknames

LinaPia

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If you like Paolina…

Paulina— a near-twin form
Paola— the name it grows from
Carolina— a like flowing Italian -ina name
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Paolina mean?

Paolina is an Italian diminutive of Paola (Paula), from the Latin for 'small; little; humble.'

How do you pronounce Paolina?

It's said pow-LEE-nah /paʊˈliː.nə/ - three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Paolina a boy or girl name?

Paolina is a girl's name.

How popular is Paolina?

Paolina is a rare name in the U.S.

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