Girl Name · Latin Origin
Paulina
Paulina — a girl name from the Latin tradition — is an uncommon, standout choice. Its meaning, "Small, humble", anchors the name in something deeper than sound alone. If Pauline is on your shortlist, Paulina belongs in the same conversation.
Paulina meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Small, humble
Origin: Latin naming roots help connect Paulina to related Latin baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Paulina as P·A·U·L·I·N·A, with 7 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Paulina is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Paulina variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Paulinaa, Paulinae, Paulinay, Paulin.
- Nicknames: Paul and P.
- Middle names: Pair Paulina with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Paulina middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Pauline, Pollyanna, Paulino, Palma, Paloma — full picks on the sibling names for Paulina guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Paulina? Browse our names like Paulina 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 Paulina
What does the name Paulina mean?
Paulina means "Small, humble" and is of Latin origin.
What is the origin of Paulina?
Paulina originates in Latin naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Paulina?
Paulina has 7 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Paulina a boy's or girl's name?
Paulina is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Paulina in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Paulina sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Paulina?
Names that share Paulina's sound and style include Pauline, Pollyanna, Paulino, Palma, Paloma.
What middle names pair well with Paulina?
Good middle-name fits for Paulina pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Paulina is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Paulina is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Paulina?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Paulina share its rhythm without rhyming — Pauline, Pollyanna, Paulino all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.