Piccola is of Italian origin, derived from the word 'piccolo', meaning 'small'. This given name is predominantly used in Italian-speaking countries but has also gained recognition internationally. It was popularized by the renowned Italian opera singer, Luciano Pavarotti, who named his daughter Piccola after his wife's request during her pregnancy.
The name Piccola experienced fluctuations in popularity from the late 19th to mid-20th century, with peaks in the early 20th century (17 births in 1915) and a decline thereafter, becoming quite rare by the mid-20th century (only 6 births in 1953).