♡
Why parents love Paloma- Picasso named his daughter Paloma.
- La Paloma is one of the most recorded songs in history.
- Three syllables with a soft, Spanish sound: pah-LO-mah.
- The dove is the universal symbol of peace.
- The meaning dove is beautifully peaceful.
◎
The vibe of Paloma
doveSpanishPicassoLa Palomapeacemost recorded songjewelleryuniversal symbol
◎
Origin & history of Paloma
Latin palumba (dove)
→ Spanish paloma (dove)
1
Spanish roots
Paloma comes from the Spanish meaning dove. Picasso named his daughter Paloma — she became a renowned jewellery designer. La Paloma (1863) is one of the most recorded songs in history. The dove is the universal symbol of peace.
2
First recorded
Earliest known use: Spanish word; Paloma Picasso (born 1949); La Paloma (1863).
3
Today
Paloma remains a beloved choice, ranking #929 in the US. 10,416 babies have been named Paloma since 1921.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, SSA data
◆
How popular is Paloma?
2009
peak year
Today, Paloma is rarely chosen — ranked around #929, with only about 288 babies given the name per year. But it wasn't always this way. At its peak in 2009, 411 babies were given the name (ranked #706 nationally). Its strongest stretch was the 2010s. Paloma's usage has held roughly steady recently. In all, around 10,416 babies have been registered as Paloma since 1880.
Year-by-year registrations
1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
411
Babies named in peak year
(ranked #706)
(ranked #706)
288
Avg. per year
(last decade)
(last decade)
2,880
Total registrations
last 10 years
last 10 years
10,416
All-time total
(since 1880)
(since 1880)
✦
Numerology of Paloma4
Life path number
The Builder
Discipline, reliability and masterful building.
Paloma's Life Path 6 is the nurturer's number — dove-level nurturing. People named Paloma tend to be peaceful, artistic, and gifted at being the most recorded song in any room.
♡
Most recorded song✦
Picasso's daughter◈
Peace-dove◎
Universal-symbol♡
Spanish-softP7
A1
L3
O6
M4
A1
Sum: 22 → Life path 4
♡
Personality of Paloma🏛️
Steady & reliable
When they make a promise, they keep it.
📐
Methodical
Thorough, careful, precise.
💪
Quietly powerful
Their strength is always there when it matters.
🌿
Grounded
No matter what swirls around them, they stay centred.
◆
Famous people named PalomaClick any name to view their Wikipedia page.
◎
If you like Paloma, you may also love◎
Names that sound like PalomaIf you love Paloma, you might love these names with a similar sound, rhythm or feel.
♩
Names that combine with PalomaSibling pairings that share the timeless, classic energy of Paloma.
♡
Middle names for PalomaThe right middle name turns Paloma into a complete story. Explore options for first-and-middle pairings, then last-name flow.
Want a personalised middle name for Paloma? Try our dedicated generator with 1,000+ pairings.
♡ Generate middle name for Paloma →✦
Numerology life path calculatorEnter any full name and date of birth to discover the life path number — a core numerological indicator of personality, purpose and destiny.
First name
Middle name (optional)
Last name
Date of birth
7
Life path number
How we calculated this
Paloma is a beautiful choice.
Save it to your list, share it with your partner, or keep exploring.