About the name Paloma
The origin of Paloma is debated, and we couldn't confirm its meaning from a sourced etymology. A commonly cited theory links it to Spanish roots, with the meaning “Dove”. Treat that as a theory, not a settled fact.
Why we say this: we only state a meaning as fact when a sourced etymology (Wiktionary, with its references) supports it. For Paloma we didn't find one we were confident in, so we show the popular explanation as a theory.
It has a nature, unique feel. In 2025, Paloma ranked #793 for girls in the US, with 343 babies given the name. Its peak year since 1940 was 2009. Since 2000, 100% of US babies named Paloma were girls.
- US rank 2025
- #793
- In 2015
- #903
- Babies in 2025
- 343
Popularity of Paloma, 1940–2025
Latest SSA data: 2025.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration national baby names (public domain; names given to at least 5 babies of one sex per year).
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Names similar to Paloma
- Alba“dawn”
- Esmerelda“emerald”
- Jemima“dove”
- Preslea“priest + wood, clearing”
- Anthea“blossom”
- AuroraOrigin debated
- Berkeley“birch + meadow, leigh”
- Blakeley“black + woodland clearing”
- Cynthia“Cynthian (of or pertaining to Mount Cynthus, a mountain of Delos, celebrated as the birthplace of Apollo and Artemis)”
- ElowenOrigin debated
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