Paloma Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Paloma is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Paloma?
Paloma is spelled P-A-L-O-M-A. The name has 6 letters.
Paloma at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Paloma means “dove” in Spanish.
- Origin
- Paloma is commonly associated with the Spanish and Italian languages where it derives from the word for “dove.”
- Pronunciation
- pah-LOH-mah · 3 syllables
Paloma Popularity in 2025
Rank#792
Recorded Births343
- Girls usage rose 176 places to #792 and recorded 75 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Paloma Mean?
Paloma means “dove” in Spanish.
Origin: Paloma is commonly associated with the Spanish and Italian languages where it derives from the word for “dove.”
How Do You Pronounce Paloma?
Pronunciationpah-LOH-mah
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Paloma?
- History
- The name Paloma has been used in Spanish-speaking cultures and appears in historical texts, though definitive earliest usage is not established.
Paloma Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 343 | #792 |
| 2024 | Girls | 268 | #968 |
| 2023 | Girls | 266 | #971 |
| 2022 | Girls | 281 | #955 |
| 2021 | Girls | 309 | #881 |
| 2020 | Girls | 274 | #937 |
| 2019 | Girls | 290 | #912 |
| 2018 | Girls | 298 | #903 |
| 2017 | Girls | 303 | #890 |
| 2016 | Girls | 290 | #944 |
| 2015 | Girls | 306 | #901 |
| 2014 | Girls | 314 | #870 |
| 2013 | Girls | 359 | #755 |
| 2012 | Girls | 346 | #788 |
| 2011 | Girls | 317 | #833 |
| 2010 | Girls | 407 | #700 |
| 2009 | Girls | 411 | #705 |
| 2008 | Girls | 377 | #778 |
| 2007 | Girls | 329 | #857 |
| 2006 | Girls | 317 | #847 |
| 2005 | Girls | 303 | #837 |
| 2004 | Girls | 289 | #850 |
| 2003 | Girls | 281 | #859 |
| 2002 | Girls | 241 | #931 |
When Was Paloma Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2009 · Girls
411 recorded births
National rank #705
2010 · Girls
407 recorded births
National rank #700
2008 · Girls
377 recorded births
National rank #778
2013 · Girls
359 recorded births
National rank #755
Where Paloma Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| NM | #249 | 6 |
| CA | #429 | 78 |
| IL | #455 | 23 |
| AZ | #477 | 14 |
| WA | #478 | 14 |
| OR | #483 | 7 |
| NV | #508 | 5 |
| TX | #546 | 58 |