girl's name
Pamelia
puh-MEE-lee-uh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 4
- Letters 7
- Births on record 2,229
Pamelia is a girl's name with 4 syllables. In 1985 it was given to 5 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.
- Peaked in 1954, when 103 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1897.
- 4 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Pamelia Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1890s to 1980s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 5 |
| 1900s | 0 |
| 1910s | 31 |
| 1920s | 74 |
| 1930s | 121 |
| 1940s | 448 |
| 1950s | 844 |
| 1960s | 539 |
| 1970s | 147 |
| 1980s | 20 |
How Popular Is Pamelia?
In 1985, Pamelia was given to 5 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 Pamelia
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Pamelia Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Pamelia over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Pamelia
- English puh-MEE-lee-uh
Sibling Names for Pamelia
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Pamelia — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Pamelia
How popular is the name Pamelia?
In 1985, Pamelia was given to 5 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 Pamelia a girl's or a boy's name?
Pamelia is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Pamelia?
Pamelia has 4 syllables.
When was Pamelia most popular?
Pamelia peaked in 1954, when 103 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.