girl's name
Permelia
per-MEE-lee-uh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 4
- Letters 8
- Births on record 551
Permelia is a girl's name with 4 syllables. In 1963 it was given to 6 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 1918, when 20 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- 4 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Permelia Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1880s to 1960s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 42 |
| 1890s | 76 |
| 1900s | 47 |
| 1910s | 102 |
| 1920s | 106 |
| 1930s | 80 |
| 1940s | 48 |
| 1950s | 44 |
| 1960s | 6 |
How Popular Is Permelia?
In 1963, Permelia was given to 6 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 Permelia
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Permelia Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Permelia over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Permelia
- English per-MEE-lee-uh
Sibling Names for Permelia
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Permelia — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Permelia
How popular is the name Permelia?
In 1963, Permelia was given to 6 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 Permelia a girl's or a boy's name?
Permelia is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Permelia?
Permelia has 4 syllables.
When was Permelia most popular?
Permelia peaked in 1918, when 20 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.