Pamela

Pamela is a girl's name of English origin meaning “all and honey.” In 2024 it was given to 88 girls in the United States.

Pamela at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
“all and honey”
Pronunciation
/ˈpæmələ/

About the name Pamela

Pamela belongs to the English & American tradition. Its meaning — “all and honey” — is the sense carried by its English roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Pamela first appears in Social Security records in 1895. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #10 in 1953, and in 2024 88 babies received the name — 594,992 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Pamela in US records

First recorded (US)
1895
Best US rank
#10 in 1953
Peak year
1954
Babies named Pamela in 2024
88
Total since 1880
594,992

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Pamela mean?

Pamela means “all and honey” in its English roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Pamela a boy or girl name?

Pamela is a girl name. In 2024, 88 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Pamela?

Pamela comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Pamela?

Pamela first appears in US records in 1895. Its best-ever ranking was #10 in 1953, and 88 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Pamela?

Pamela is pronounced /ˈpæmələ/ (IPA).

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