Pamelia
Pamelia is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
All sweetness or honeyed.
Origin and history
Pamelia is a variant of Pamela, an English literary name created by Sir Philip Sidney in the late 16th century. It combines Greek elements to mean 'all sweetness' or 'honeyed'. The name saw moderate usage in the United States during the 19th and mid-20th centuries but has become rare in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
2,229 babies in the United States have been named Pamelia since 1880. It ranks #3725 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- TX (22.9 %)
- GA (14.9 %)
- AL (13.2 %)
- NC (11.5 %)
- TN (6.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 5 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 31 |
| 1920-1930 | 74 |
| 1930-1940 | 121 |
| 1940-1950 | 448 |
| 1950-1960 | 844 |
| 1960-1970 | 539 |
| 1970-1980 | 147 |
| 1980-1990 | 20 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Nicknames
Pam, Pammy
Fun facts
- The base name Pamela was invented by poet Sir Philip Sidney for his prose romance 'Arcadia' in 1590.
- Pamelia was most frequently used in the U.S. in the early to mid-20th century before gradually fading from top baby name charts.