Pamala Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Greek
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Pamala means 'all honey' in Greek.
Meaning of the Name Pamala
Pamala is a variant spelling of the name Pamela, which originated from Greek mythology. It is believed to be derived from the combination of the Greek words 'pan', meaning 'all', and 'meli', meaning 'honey'. The name was popularized by the poet Sir Philip Sidney in his pastoral poem 'Arcadia', and gained popularity in the English-speaking world in the 20th century.
Popularity of the Name Pamala
The popularity for the name Pamala peaked in popularity in the year 1958 with 314 births, which ranked number 988 out of 10,391 unique names for that year. Pamala had the most female births in 1958 with 314, which ranked number 545 out of 7,027 female names for that year.
Nationwide Popularity of Pamala
Popularity of Pamala by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Pamala. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Pamala in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Pamala is a great pick!
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