girl's name
Pamala
PAM-uh-luh (English)
- Origin Portuguese
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 6
- Births on record 7,357
Pamala is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2001 it was given to 9 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Pamala is a name of Portuguese origin.
- Peaked in 1958, when 314 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1926.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Pamala Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1920s to 2000s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 5 |
| 1930s | 24 |
| 1940s | 984 |
| 1950s | 2,575 |
| 1960s | 2,396 |
| 1970s | 940 |
| 1980s | 302 |
| 1990s | 117 |
| 2000s | 14 |
How Popular Is Pamala?
In 2001, Pamala was given to 9 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Pamala
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Pamala Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Pamala over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Pamala
- English PAM-uh-luh
Sibling Names for Pamala
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Pamala — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Pamala
How popular is the name Pamala?
In 2001, Pamala was given to 9 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Pamala a girl's or a boy's name?
Pamala is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Pamala?
Pamala has 3 syllables.
When was Pamala most popular?
Pamala peaked in 1958, when 314 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.