Pamla
Complete Name Analysis & Etymology Guide
795 Total Births
145 Years of Data
1953 Peak Popularity Year
39 Peak Births

Pamla Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

Pamla is an English name derived from Pamela, which was created in the late 16th century. The name means 'all sweetness' and has evolved through variants like Pam and Pammy. It has a friendly and approachable image in modern contexts, though it is not as widely used today. There is no significant biblical relevance associated with the name.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Pamla"

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Pronunciation

/ˈpæm.lə/

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Origin

English

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Etymology

The name Pamla is a variant of Pamela, which was created by the English poet Sir Philip Sidney for his 1590 work 'The Countess of Pembroke's Arcadia'. The name is thought to be derived from the Greek word 'pampe', meaning 'all', and 'ela', meaning 'honey', which together suggests 'all sweetness'.

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Meaning

all sweetness

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Language Evolution

Pamela, Pam, Pammy

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Historical Usage

Pamla gained popularity in the 20th century as a feminine name, particularly in English-speaking countries, likely influenced by the popularity of its root name, Pamela.

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Variants & Derivatives

Pam, Pammy, Pamela

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Modern Popularity & Image

Currently, Pamla is viewed as a friendly and approachable name, though it is less common than its variants like Pamela. It evokes a sense of warmth and familiarity.

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Famous People

Pamla S. Smith, American author, Pamla M. D. Lentz, American artist

📊 Pamla Name Trend Analysis

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Girl Name Trend

Recent 3-Year Analysis

3-Year Trend: Stable
25-Year Trend: Relatively Stable

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✨ Pamla Name Meaning & Significance

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Popularity Trend

Less Common name with 39 peak births in 1953

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Geographic Spread

Popular across 3 US states, with strongest presence in Texas

Historical Span

Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends

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Generational Impact

Influenced 4 different American generations with varying popularity

Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Pamla"

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 "Pamla"

"Pamla" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Girl 5006th of 9204 55
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Girl 2179th of 12526 491
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Girl 4069th of 19264 238
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Girl 22630th of 27321 11

Regional Popularity of "Pamla" 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 "Pamla" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
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Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - - -
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
95.69%
2131st/2227
- 72.77%
2076th/2853
100.00%
2775th/2775
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - 100.00%
3518th/3518
-
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - - -
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - - -
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - - -

State-by-State Popularity of "Pamla"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Pamla" 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.

Comprehensive Regional & Generational Popularity Trends of "Pamla" in the United States

The name Pamla is most popular in Texas, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Baby Boomers generation in the South 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, Pamla has been stalled for female in MidWest, 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 South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Pamla' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 5006th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2179th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 4069th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 22630th out of 27321 names. Discover how the name 'Pamla' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

Infographic: Pamla name meaning, origin, and popularity trends in the United States (US baby name analysis chart)
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