Pamala Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Pamala, a variant of Pamela, has its roots in English and is derived from Greek, meaning 'all sweetness'. The name evolved from its literary beginnings in the 16th century, gaining popularity in the 17th and 18th centuries. It carries traits of warmth and friendliness, with no direct biblical relevance. Notable figures with this name include Pamela Anderson and Pamela Geller.
The name Pamala is most popular in Arkansas, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Baby Boomers generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Pamala has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Pamala' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 9107th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1971st out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 598th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 987th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 4437th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 19428th out of 35406 names. Discover how the name 'Pamala' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Pamala"
Pronunciation
/ˈpæmələ/
Origin
English
Etymology
Pamala is a variant of the name Pamela, which was created by Sir Philip Sidney in his 16th-century work 'The Countess of Pembroke's Arcadia'. It is derived from the Greek words 'pan' meaning 'all' and 'mela' meaning 'honey', hence 'all sweetness'.
Meaning
all sweetness
Language Evolution
Pamela, Pamala
Historical Usage
The name Pamela gained popularity in the English-speaking world during the late 17th and 18th centuries, particularly after its introduction in literary works.
Variants & Derivatives
Pam, Pammie, Pammy
Modern Popularity & Image
Pamala is viewed as a classic and somewhat vintage name, often associated with warmth and friendliness.
Famous People
Pamela Anderson, Pamela Geller, Pamela Sue Martin
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Pamala"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Pamala"
"Pamala" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 9107th of 9107 | 5 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 1971st of 9204 | 326 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 598th of 12526 | 4,605 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 987th of 19264 | 2,050 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 4437th of 27321 | 328 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 19428th of 35406 | 43 |
Regional Popularity of "Pamala" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Pamala" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
66.95% 1035th/1546 |
- |
76.07% 1790th/2353 |
64.84% 1003rd/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
21.78% 485th/2227 |
37.86% 920th/2430 |
21.38% 610th/2853 |
21.66% 601st/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
32.01% 940th/2937 |
37.32% 1300th/3483 |
24.33% 856th/3518 |
34.40% 1391st/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
100.00% 3685th/3685 |
100.00% 4475th/4475 |
80.90% 4202nd/5194 |
100.00% 6317th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Pamala"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Pamala" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.