Paula is a distinctive girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #1584 in 2025 with 19 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2018 with 51 births ranking #761. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 57.8%. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 13,331 girls born was named Paula. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.