Paloma is the Spanish word for "dove", from the Latin palumba, and carries the dove's old meaning as a symbol of peace and of the Holy Spirit. Designer Paloma Picasso, daughter of Pablo Picasso, and the song La Paloma have made it known beyond the Spanish-speaking world. Paloma has been in the US top 1000 every year since 2000, peaked at number 703 in 2010 and ranks number 793 in 2025.