Paula Karim

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Paula Karim — Latin
336K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Paula Karim is a name that combines Latin origins. The first name Paula is a feminine given name of Latin origin. Paula is a common female given name (from Latin Paula, little/small). It is used in German, English, Estonian, Finnish, Spanish, Portuguese, Catalan, Romanian, Hungarian, Polish, Dutch, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Latvian, Lithuanian, Croatian and Greek languages. In Greek it is Polina. Notable people with this name include: Saint Paula (347–404), saint and follower of St Jerome Paula Abdul (born 1962), American pop singer and television personality Paula Acker (1913–1989), German correspondent, journalist, communist activist Paula Angel (c. The surname Karim: Kareem (alternatively spelled Karim, Kerim or Karem) (Arabic: کریم) is a given name and surname of Arabic origin that means "generous", "noble", "honourable". It is also one of the Names of God. Karim Abdel Aziz (born 1975), Egyptian actor Karim Abdul-Jabbar (later known as Abdul-Karim al-Jabbar) (born 1974), American football player Prince Karim Aga Khan (1936–2025), Imām of the Shia Imami Ismaili Muslims Karim Valiyev (born 1961), Azerbaijani General Karim Ansarifard (born 1990), Iranian football player Karim Azizou (born 1985), Moroccan footballer Karim Bagheri (born 1974), Iranian football. Paula is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 336K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Paula reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Paula

Latin

Paula is a common female given name (from Latin Paula, little/small). It is used in German, English, Estonian, Finnish, Spanish, Portuguese, Catalan, Romanian, Hungarian, Polish, Dutch, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Latvian, Lithuanian, Croatian and Greek languages. In Greek it is Polina. Notable people with this name include: Saint Paula (347–404), saint and follower of St Jerome Paula Abdul (born 1962), American pop singer and television personality Paula Acker (1913–1989), German correspondent, journalist, communist activist Paula Angel (c.

Surname: Karim

Meaning: generous

Vietnamese

Kareem (alternatively spelled Karim, Kerim or Karem) (Arabic: کریم) is a given name and surname of Arabic origin that means "generous", "noble", "honourable". It is also one of the Names of God. Karim Abdel Aziz (born 1975), Egyptian actor Karim Abdul-Jabbar (later known as Abdul-Karim al-Jabbar) (born 1974), American football player Prince Karim Aga Khan (1936–2025), Imām of the Shia Imami Ismaili Muslims Karim Valiyev (born 1961), Azerbaijani General Karim Ansarifard (born 1990), Iranian football player Karim Azizou (born 1985), Moroccan footballer Karim Bagheri (born 1974), Iranian football.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Paula is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Paula by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Paula Karim

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Paula Karim:

4
Expression Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

6
Soul Urge Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

7
Personality Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Paula?
The first name Paula originates from Latin. Paula is a common female given name (from Latin Paula, little/small). It is used in German, English, Estonian, Finnish, Spanish, Portuguese, Catalan, Romanian, Hungarian, Polish, Dutch, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Latvian, Lithuanian, Croatian and Greek languages. In Greek it is Polina. Notable people with this name include: Saint Paula (347–404), saint and follower of St Jerome Paula Abdul (born 1962), American pop singer and television personality Paula Acker (1913–1989), German correspondent, journalist, communist activist Paula Angel (c.
When was Paula most popular?
The name Paula reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Karim?
The surname Karim originates from Vietnamese. Kareem (alternatively spelled Karim, Kerim or Karem) (Arabic: کریم) is a given name and surname of Arabic origin that means "generous", "noble", "honourable". It is also one of the Names of God. Karim Abdel Aziz (born 1975), Egyptian actor Karim Abdul-Jabbar (later known as Abdul-Karim al-Jabbar) (born 1974), American football player Prince Karim Aga Khan (1936–2025), Imām of the Shia Imami Ismaili Muslims Karim Valiyev (born 1961), Azerbaijani General Karim Ansarifard (born 1990), Iranian football player Karim Azizou (born 1985), Moroccan footballer Karim Bagheri (born 1974), Iranian football.
What are the origins of the name Paula Karim?
The name Paula Karim combines two different traditions: the first name Paula has Latin roots, while the surname Karim originates from Vietnamese.
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