Pamila Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationpuh-MEE-lah / pəˈmiːləLatin; English
Meaning
Latin: honey; English: variation of Pamela
Historical & Cultural Background
Pamila is a variant of the name Pamela, which was coined by Sir Philip Sidney in the 16th century. The name Pamela gained popularity in English-speaking countries and has been associated with sweetness and charm due to its meaning. The name has seen various adaptations and spellings over the years, including Pamila. It is often used in modern contexts as a feminine given name.
Trend Summary
Pamila is a less common name and has not shown significant popularity trends in the U.S.
Similar Names
Variants
- Pamela
International Variants
- Pamela (Spanish)
- Pamela (Italian)
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Pamila was first seen in the United States in 1941. Pamila has ranked as high as #1080 nationally, which occurred in 1958, and has been most popular in North Carolina, Ohio, California, and Oklahoma. In the past 5 years the name Pamila has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Pamila (1961)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NC | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1941 | 5 |
| 1943 | 10 |
| 1944 | 11 |
| 1945 | 6 |
| 1946 | 21 |
| 1947 | 20 |
| 1948 | 27 |
| 1949 | 14 |
| 1950 | 30 |
| 1951 | 26 |
| 1952 | 24 |
| 1953 | 32 |
| 1954 | 23 |
| 1955 | 32 |
| 1956 | 36 |
| 1957 | 36 |
| 1958 | 40 |
| 1959 | 36 |
| 1960 | 33 |
| 1961 | 28 |
| 1962 | 28 |
| 1963 | 27 |
| 1964 | 20 |
| 1965 | 27 |
| 1966 | 17 |
| 1967 | 20 |
| 1968 | 24 |
| 1969 | 13 |
| 1970 | 14 |
| 1971 | 12 |
| 1972 | 12 |
| 1973 | 15 |
| 1974 | 6 |
| 1977 | 8 |
| 1978 | 5 |
| 1980 | 6 |
| 1982 | 6 |
| 1984 | 5 |