Paloma
How to say it: puh-LOH-muh · /pəˈloʊmə/
Spanish word-name from Latin 'palumba', meaning 'dove'; symbolises peace.
Paloma was the 749th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 343 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2010s, its births are up about 12% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #735 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #749 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 343 |
| Share of births | 1 in 9,665 |
| Peak decade | 2010s |
| Change over 10 years | +12% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #735 |
| In France, 2025 | #223 among girls’ names, 295 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Paloma hit its height in the 2010s and continues in solid use just below that mark. Renewed growth is forecast.
What goes with it
Mellow and lilting with soft flow and a crisp lift, Paloma feels gentle and natural. Cielo matches its airy style.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Paloma is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French, Italian, Spanish.
In France: #223 for girls in 2025.
Famous people named Paloma
- Paloma Faith (born 1981)British singer
- Paloma Ruiz Picasso (born 1949)French/Spanish fashion designer and businesswoman
- Paloma San Basilio (born 1950)Spanish singer
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