Pamela: Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance

Origin: English (literary coinage)
Gender: Girl
Pronunciation: PAM-eh-luh

Pamela is an English (literary coinage) girl's name.

Meaning & Origin of Pamela

Origin: English (literary coinage).

How to Pronounce Pamela

PAM-eh-luhIPA /ˈpæmələ/

Popularity of Pamela

● Peak: #10 in 1953 · ● Latest: #2161 in 2024. Higher on the chart = more popular. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1895–2024.

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