Pamela
pam-uh-luh
US Popularity:3751
Origin:Greek
Meaning:honey; all sweetness
Pamela is a feminine name of Greek origin. This name was invented in the 16th century by poet Sir Philip Sidney, and translates to “honey” or “all sweetness.” Baby is going to be such an innocent soul as they enter your life, and each syllable of this name will beautifully match their sweet nature. From iconic actress and model Pamela Anderson to loveable Pam Beesley from The Office, this name's versatility is clear!
Pamela Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Pamela is currently #533 on The Bump
Girl:Pamela is currently #221 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Pamela is currently #3751 in U.S. births
Girl:Pamela is currently #1349 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
#3751
in 2022
- 444
from 2021
Sources
100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky
Behind the Name, Pamela May 2020
Name Doctor, Pamela
Online Etymology Dictionary, Pamela
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