Paloma
Paloma is a girls' name of Spanish origin meaning “dove, symbol of peace.” It ranked #792 in the United States in 2025. Paloma means 'dove' in Spanish, a universal symbol of peace and love.
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how do you pronounce Paloma?
pah-LOH-mah
where does the name Paloma come from?
From the Latin palumbus, dove, a symbol of peace and of the Holy Spirit; in Spain it is also linked with the title Our Lady of the Dove of Madrid, Virgen de la Paloma.
The name is connected to La Paloma, one of the most popular songs ever written, and to Pablo Picasso's famous dove drawings. Picasso named his daughter Paloma, born during the 1949 Paris Peace Conference.
how popular is this name?
Paloma has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 31 years since 1993, and fell outside it for 2. It peaked at #700 in 2010, and ranked #792 in 2025.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #792 |
| 2024 | #968 |
| 2023 | #971 |
| 2022 | #955 |
| 2021 | #881 |
| 2020 | #937 |
| 2019 | #912 |
| 2018 | #903 |
| 2017 | #890 |
| 2016 | #944 |
| 2010 | #700 |
| 2000 | #895 |
| 1993 | #983 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Paloma fell outside the top 1,000.
the history of Paloma
Paloma Picasso, the designer and daughter of Pablo Picasso, is among its best-known bearers.
who are famous people named Paloma?
- Paloma Picasso (French-Spanish designer, daughter of Pablo Picasso)
- Paloma Faith (British singer)
what are the nicknames and variants of Paloma?
Variants around the world
what names are similar to Paloma?
what names go well with Paloma?
Sibling names that share Paloma's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Paloma
What does the name Paloma mean?
Paloma means “dove, symbol of peace”.
What is the origin of the name Paloma?
Paloma comes from the Spanish naming tradition. Related forms include Palomma.
How popular is the name Paloma?
Paloma ranked #792 in the US in 2025, according to Social Security data. Its best year was 2010, at #700, and it has spent 31 years in the top 1,000 since 1993.
Is Paloma a boy or girl name?
Paloma is primarily a girls' name.
How do you pronounce Paloma?
Paloma is pronounced pah-LOH-mah, with 3 syllables.
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