The namePaloma
Paloma means "dove" in Spanish. It is gentle and artistic.
- Girl's name
- Latin
Meaning
Paloma comes from the Latin palumba, "wood pigeon", and means "dove".
Origin
Latin, through Spanish.
History
Paloma Picasso, daughter of Pablo Picasso, made it known worldwide. In England and Wales it reached 542nd in 2025, its best rank since 1996.
Famous people named Paloma
- Paloma Picasso, designer
- Paloma Faith, singer
- Paloma Elsesser, model
Popularity of the name Paloma
Paloma in the United States
Paloma was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 3,230 births over the decade, 31% of all recorded babies named Paloma. Its rise began around 1981, and it peaked in 2009. Half of all babies named Paloma in the United States were born before 2008, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 279 births a year.
Paloma in the United Kingdom
Paloma was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2020s, with 324 births over the decade, 42% of all recorded babies named Paloma. Half of all babies named Paloma in the United Kingdom were born before 2018, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 57 births a year on average, against 40 in the five years before.
Paloma in France
Sibling names for Paloma
Names from the same generation as Paloma, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Paloma mean?
Paloma comes from the Latin palumba, "wood pigeon", and means "dove".
What is the origin of the name Paloma?
Latin, through Spanish.
Is Paloma a girl's or a boy's name?
Paloma is a girl's name.
How popular is the name Paloma?
In 2024, Paloma was the 968th most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 267 births.
What are good sibling names for Paloma?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Lilia, Nathalia, Celia and Lucinda for a sister, Julien, Adrien, Blaise and Vince for a brother.
Who are famous people named Paloma?
Paloma Picasso, designer; Paloma Faith, singer; Paloma Elsesser, model.