Girl Name
Paloma
Paloma is a girl's name whose meaning is not firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a girl's name across several naming traditions, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Paloma — a girl name — is an uncommon, standout choice. If Palma is on your shortlist, Paloma belongs in the same conversation.
Paloma meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Paloma has a distinctive sound and evolving modern usage.
Origin: Multiple naming traditions are associated with this name.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Paloma as P·A·L·O·M·A, with 6 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Paloma is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Paloma variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Palomaa, Palomae, Palomay, Palom.
- Nicknames: Pal and P.
- Middle names: Pair Paloma with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Paloma middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Palma, Pauline, Paulina, Paulino, Pollyanna — full picks on the sibling names for Paloma guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Paloma? Browse our names like Paloma guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Paloma
What does the name Paloma mean?
Paloma has no single meaning that is firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a girl name in US birth records, and parents usually choose it for its sound rather than a documented meaning.
What is the origin of Paloma?
The exact origin of Paloma is debated, but it has been used across multiple naming traditions.
How do you pronounce Paloma?
Paloma has 6 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Paloma a boy's or girl's name?
Paloma is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Paloma in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Paloma sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Paloma?
Names that share Paloma's sound and style include Palma, Pauline, Paulina, Paulino, Pollyanna.
What middle names pair well with Paloma?
Good middle-name fits for Paloma pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Paloma is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Paloma is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Paloma?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Paloma share its rhythm without rhyming — Palma, Pauline, Paulina all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.