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Pamela

female

Meaning

"All Sweetness"

Coined or popularized in early modern literature, it is often analyzed as a Greek-based formation meaning all sweetness, though details vary.

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Popularity History of Pamela

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#2161Ranked in 2024

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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#2161

Pamela was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
-221

lower than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Pamela Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Pamela.

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Baby Name Lists That Include Pamela

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Quick Facts

OriginGreek, English
Syllables3
Length6 letters

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