Holding steady.
Popularity of Pamelia since 1897
Babies named Pamelia per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 5 |
| 1900s | 0 |
| 1910s | 31 |
| 1920s | 74 |
| 1930s | 121 |
| 1940s | 448 |
| 1950s | 844 |
| 1960s | 539 |
| 1970s | 147 |
| 1980s | 20 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Pamelia is a rare elaboration of Pamela, a name coined in the 16th century by Philip Sidney for his romance 'Arcadia.' Pamela itself entered wider use after the publication of Samuel Richardson's novel of the same name in 1740. Pamelia first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1897, but its most popular period was the 1950s, peaking in 1954. Since then, usage has declined steadily, and the name is now quite uncommon. No top states have been recorded for Pamelia, reflecting its low frequency across the country.
Pamelia is a variant of Pamela, a name coined by English poet Sir Philip Sidney in his 16th-century pastoral romance 'Arcadia.' Sidney likely derived Pamela from the Greek elements pan (all) and meli (honey), giving the meaning 'all sweetness.' Pamelia emerged as an elaboration or respelling in the 19th century, enjoying modest use, especially in the United States in the 1950s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Pam, Pammy, Melia
Sibling names for Pamelia
Names that share Pamelia's style, for a brother or sister.
