Feminine form of Paul, from Latin 'Paulus' meaning small, historically borne by early Christian saints.
Nicknames
paulie · paulette
Vibe
warmtimeless
How it ages.
Paula peaked in 1970s-80s and has declined moderately, retaining modest presence.
The cultural moment.
North America saw Paula reach top-30 in 1970s-80s, then gradual decline from 1990 onward, now moderate baseline among adult populations. Currently ranks #7 in Spain.