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The baby name Paloma is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced English: puh-LOH-muh (/pəˈloʊmə/); Spanish: pah-LOH-ma (/paˈloma/).

Paloma is Spanish in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 3.0
Origin: Spanish
Pronunciation: English: puh-LOH-muh (/pəˈloʊmə/); Spanish: pah-LOH-ma (/paˈloma/)

What is the meaning of the name Paloma ?

The baby name Paloma is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced English: puh-LOH-muh (/pəˈloʊmə/); Spanish: pah-LOH-ma (/paˈloma/).

Paloma is Spanish in Origin.

Paloma is a Spanish feminine given name derived from paloma, “dove,” ultimately from Latin palumba/palumbus “wood pigeon.” The dove’s long-standing symbolism - peace, purity, and the Holy Spirit in Christian iconography - imbues the name with gentle, hopeful connotations. In Madrid, the popular Marian devotion to Nuestra Señora de la Paloma reinforced its religious resonance and helped establish the name in Spain.

Usage has been steady across Spain and much of Latin America, with wider international recognition from the late 20th century, aided by figures such as designer Paloma Picasso and singer Paloma Faith. Diminutives and nicknames include Palomita, Loma, and Pali; the rare masculine counterpart is Palomo. Related forms in other languages include Italian Colomba, French Colombe, and Latin Columba, all meaning “dove.” Paloma offers an elegant, pan-Romance choice carrying a universal message of peace.

Paloma has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Paloma

Paloma Faith Actor · Born 1981 · United Kingdom Paloma Faith is an English singer, songwriter, actress, and TV personality, best known for her distinctive pop and soul music. She released her debut album, Do You Want the Truth or Something Beautiful?, in 2009 after signing with Epic Records in 2008. Paloma San Basilio Actor · Born 1950 · Spain Paloma San Basilio is a Spanish singer best known for her powerful voice and long career in Latin music. She is especially known for songs like "Juntos," "Cariño mío," and "Luna de miel," and she received the Latin Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award for her contributions to Latin music.

Celebrity babies named Paloma

Name Last Name(s) Mother Mother famous for Fame Level Father Father famous for Fame Level
Paloma Ruiz Picasso Françoise Gilot model ★★★★★

Paloma – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Ireland Girls 2022 #1 — 935
BW 0 #19 1 960
NA 0 #33 1 2,537
CM 0 #55 2 2,592
PR 0 #55 1 1,497
LU 0 #64 3 2,830
AO 0 #70 8 2,729
Spain Girls 0 #86 9,376 5,561
TW 0 #102 2 4,523
QA 0 #106 1 7,011
BN Girls 0 #114 1 5,459
OM 0 #120 2 6,215
EC 0 #121 1 2,502
KW 0 #121 1 5,216
Spain 0 #124 646 2,326
BR Girls 0 #141 3,657 12,708
PR Girls 0 #149 13 3,171
BW Girls 0 #151 1 4,216
MT Girls 0 #153 1 3,773
MX Girls 0 #154 5,963 17,781
AO Girls 0 #160 50 4,575
CL Girls 0 #162 2,864 14,098
CR 0 #162 4 5,526
AR 0 #171 16 2,915
Sweden Girls 2022 #172 8 1,568
MX 0 #173 295 8,339
BR 0 #176 187 5,969
UY 0 #176 7 2,477
SI Girls 0 #177 1 2,769
AE 0 #184 4 10,220
CZ 0 #186 1 3,154
LU Girls 0 #186 5 4,850
NA Girls 0 #194 31 7,146
LT Girls 0 #199 2 1,904
France Girls 2021 #204 237 3,185
DK 0 #206 1 5,198
CL 0 #211 247 6,867
PL 0 #212 1 2,600
AL Girls 0 #223 5 4,141
HU Girls 0 #223 3 3,308
BG Girls 0 #229 3 3,559
EC Girls 0 #230 10 3,650
IR 0 #231 1 4,221
JP Girls 0 #236 10 6,592
PT 0 #245 6 4,161
GH 0 #247 2 5,396
AO Boys 0 #248 2 5,568
GR Girls 0 #248 2 6,293
PE 0 #255 56 6,350
HR Boys 0 #259 1 3,997
MO Girls 0 #260 4 7,056
Canada Girls 2024 #270 16 2,795
NG 0 #270 3 5,926
JM Girls 0 #277 2 7,507
TW Girls 0 #287 3 8,139
HR Girls 0 #290 5 3,687
AL Boys 0 #303 1 5,122
QA Girls 0 #305 12 15,378
SA 0 #311 2 10,560
DK Girls 0 #322 8 7,429
AR Girls 0 #327 356 8,289
MU Girls 0 #332 20 8,539
GH Girls 0 #333 5 6,973
GT 0 #333 6 5,948
PL Girls 0 #337 18 5,096
CZ Girls 0 #346 6 5,378
PE Girls 0 #351 1,096 14,861
CN Girls 0 #354 6 8,829
MY 0 #354 1 12,352
GH Boys 0 #357 5 8,138
BO 0 #362 20 6,868
PT Girls 0 #371 81 7,952
PH Girls 0 #374 17 13,098
PT Boys 0 #381 1 7,951
PH Boys 0 #402 7 11,440
UY Boys 0 #413 1 5,922
OM Girls 0 #420 5 15,987
UY Girls 0 #423 88 6,731
PA Girls 0 #448 34 9,861
CO 0 #450 31 7,768
AR Boys 0 #458 10 7,628
GT Girls 0 #473 33 7,500
ZA 0 #474 1 14,421
CM Girls 0 #487 54 11,671
CR Girls 0 #488 45 11,342
KW Girls 0 #489 27 19,177
GT Boys 0 #499 1 7,625
PA Boys 0 #502 4 9,305
CR Boys 0 #507 4 10,188
RU Girls 0 #518 6 11,913
IQ Girls 0 #524 2 11,303
BO Girls 0 #525 87 9,488
AE Girls 0 #531 23 20,968
CO Girls 0 #534 796 16,140
IR Girls 0 #540 6 8,334
PS Girls 0 #543 5 10,981
HK Boys 0 #556 2 12,905
LY 0 #558 2 12,703
SG Girls 0 #572 15 18,916
CM Boys 0 #574 2 12,054
BH 0 #585 3 17,937
HK Girls 0 #604 12 16,104
CL Boys 0 #620 46 13,390
BO Boys 0 #621 2 9,244
IL Girls 0 #637 9 11,648
United States Girls 2024 #651 267 8,487
IN Girls 0 #653 2 13,121
MA 0 #669 545 20,986
Finland Girls 2026 #679 60 3,895
LB 0 #683 8 13,263
BR Boys 0 #687 65 12,213
IT 0 #687 28 4,183
IQ Boys 0 #696 2 13,071
QA Boys 0 #743 1 18,093
NG Girls 0 #766 21 15,093
SY 0 #767 1 11,684
Germany Girls 0 #798 41 4,949
KW Boys 0 #801 6 18,755
PE Boys 0 #840 39 14,506
TN 0 #858 8 13,765
MX Boys 0 #865 118 16,355
CO Boys 0 #882 39 15,656
SA Girls 0 #883 53 25,931
Spain Boys 0 #888 43 5,610
NL Girls 0 #903 53 5,933
OM Boys 0 #916 3 17,948
EG Boys 0 #924 2 15,035
MY Girls 0 #965 30 24,821
NG Boys 0 #999 3 16,906
EG Girls 0 #1,001 9 14,742
DZ 0 #1,076 101 20,130
IT Girls 0 #1,119 332 9,415
ZA Girls 0 #1,125 17 25,928
AE Boys 0 #1,138 6 22,615
MY Boys 0 #1,181 2 25,439
TR 0 #1,250 5 19,440
IT Boys 0 #1,455 17 10,046
SA Boys 0 #1,686 6 28,008

Paloma is popular in 73 countries — most recent births per country:

France
Canada
United States
Sweden
Wallonia, Belgium

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People also ask about Paloma

Paloma is predominantly a girl's name.
Paloma is a 3 syllable name, pronounced English: puh-LOH-muh (/pəˈloʊmə/); Spanish: pah-LOH-ma (/paˈloma/).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Palomita (diminutive) and Palomo (masculine form/surname).
Across languages, Paloma has these equivalents: Colomba (Italian), Colombe (French), Columba (Latin/Irish), Yona/Jonah (Hebrew, 'dove'), Dove (English).
Yes, very popular — Paloma ranked #1 in Ireland in 2022, and appears in official birth registries across 8 countries.
Paloma ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 2022).
Paloma's popularity is declining significantly. It moved from #171 in 2011 to #204 in 2021 in France.
Yes — 2 notable people named Paloma are in our database, including Paloma Faith (Actor), Paloma San Basilio (Actor).
Yes — at least 1 celebrity couple has chosen Paloma for their child, including Françoise Gilot.