Holding steady.
Popularity of Pahola since 1990
Babies named Pahola per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 87 |
| 2000s | 84 |
| 2010s | 22 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Pahola is a rare feminine name that entered U.S. birth records in 1990, reflecting a modern era of diverse name choices. Its peak year was 1993, after which usage declined and stabilized at very low levels. The name does not appear in historical data before 1990, nor has it ever ranked among the top 1000 names. Pahola's phonetic resemblance to Spanish names like Paola suggests a possible Hispanic influence, yet no top states were recorded, indicating its scattered usage. For parents seeking an uncommon name with a soft, melodic sound, Pahola offers a distinctive alternative to more popular names like Paula or Paulina. Its trajectory has been stable since the 1990s, with no signs of revival or decline.
Pahola appears to be a modern coinage or variant, likely derived from Spanish names such as Paulina or Paula, which ultimately trace back to the Latin name Paulus, meaning 'small' or 'humble'. The form Pahola may have arisen in English-speaking contexts influenced by Spanish naming patterns. First recorded in the United States in 1990, it saw modest use peaking in 1993.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Pah, Pah-pah, Ola
Sibling names for Pahola
Names that share Pahola's style, for a brother or sister.
