girl's name
Pamila
PAM-ih-luh (English)
- Origin Portuguese language in Goa
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 6
- Births on record 755
Pamila is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1984 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.
- Pamila is a name of Portuguese language in Goa origin.
- Peaked in 1958, when 40 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1941.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Pamila Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1940s to 1980s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 114 |
| 1950s | 315 |
| 1960s | 237 |
| 1970s | 72 |
| 1980s | 17 |
How Popular Is Pamila?
In 1984, Pamila 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 Pamila
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Pamila Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Pamila over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Pamila
- English PAM-ih-luh
Sibling Names for Pamila
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Pamila — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Pamila
How popular is the name Pamila?
In 1984, Pamila 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 Pamila a girl's or a boy's name?
Pamila is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Pamila?
Pamila has 3 syllables.
When was Pamila most popular?
Pamila peaked in 1958, when 40 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.