Pola Girl

Popularity: #938 · Trend: → Stable

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: POH-lah /ˈpoʊ.lə/

Origin: Latin; Polish

Meaning: Latin: small; Polish: a form of the name Paula

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Pola has its roots in the Latin name "Paula," which is derived from the word "paulus," meaning "small" or "humble." This Latin origin traveled through various linguistic forms, including the Greek "Παῦλος" (Paulos), before being adopted into early Christian contexts. The name Paula became popularized in the Christian tradition due to Saint Paula, a prominent figure in the early Christian church who lived in the 4th century.

She was known for her piety and her role in the establishment of monasteries, particularly in Bethlehem, where she supported the work of Saint Jerome, who translated the Bible into Latin, known as the Vulgate, around the late 4th century. Throughout the Middle Ages, the name Paula and its variants, including Pola, were used across Europe, particularly in regions influenced by Latin and Christianity.

The name gained further recognition through various saints and historical figures, contributing to its endurance in different cultures. The name Pola, while less common than its root form, emerged in various cultures, often associated with the same meanings of humility and smallness.

Culturally, the name Pola has been associated with notions of grace and modesty, reflecting its etymological roots. In literature and art, names derived from Paula have been used to symbolize virtue and simplicity.

The diminutive form "Polly" has also been historically significant, often used affectionately in English-speaking contexts. Overall, the name Pola carries with it a rich historical and cultural legacy, rooted in early Christian traditions and linguistic evolution.

Famous people named Pola

In this section, you will find notable people named Pola. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Pola who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Pola who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Pola Negri is an actress best known for The Spanish Dancer, A Woman of the World, and Hotel Imperial.

Pola B. is a singer best known for her work in the pop music genre and collaborations with various artists.

Fictional characters named Pola

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Pola is a fictional character from the film Pola X. She is a mysterious woman who becomes the object of obsession for the protagonist, Pierre.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Pola, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

PaulaPollyPoppyPiaPaz

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Pola. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

NolaMilaLolaCoraZolaTulaRosaDora

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Pola was first seen in the United States in 1911.

Pola has ranked as high as #2941 nationally, which occurred in 1926, and has been most popular in Texas, Illinois, New York, and California.

In the past 5 years the name Pola has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Pola is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Pola was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Pola.

Year Total Births Girl
2025 10 10
2023 8 8
2022 11 11
2021 15 15
2020 17 17
2019 9 9
2018 10 10
2017 16 16
2016 15 15
2015 10 10
2014 19 19
2013 16 16
2012 14 14
2011 11 11
2010 9 9
2009 7 7
2008 11 11
2007 15 15
2006 12 12
2005 6 6
2003 5 5
1996 6 6
1994 8 8
1990 6 6
1980 6 6
1977 5 5
1973 5 5
1970 6 6
1968 6 6
1966 9 9
1965 7 7
1963 5 5
1962 5 5
1961 7 7
1960 5 5
1959 5 5
1958 7 7
1953 6 6
1951 7 7
1950 5 5
1949 6 6
1948 7 7
1947 7 7
1946 11 11
1945 9 9
1944 5 5
1943 7 7
1942 5 5
1941 6 6
1940 5 5
1939 5 5
1935 9 9
1934 8 8
1933 6 6
1932 6 6
1931 14 14
1930 6 6
1929 7 7
1928 20 20
1927 22 22
1926 25 25
1925 19 19
1924 16 16
1923 17 17
1922 7 7
1921 9 9
1920 5 5
1919 10 10
1918 5 5
1917 5 5
1916 11 11
1915 6 6
1913 8 8
1911 6 6

Top States for Pola (2021)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
NY 5
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