Bitter or beloved and small
A compound name combining Maria and Paula. Maria is of Hebrew origin, often interpreted as 'bitter', 'beloved', or 'wished-for child', while Paula is a Latin name meaning 'small' or 'humble'.
Less common today
Mariapaula isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #8,772 in 2021.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Brazilian actress and television presenter
Ecuadorian politician and former Minister of Government
