Pamelia Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationpuh-MEEL-yuh / /pəˈmiːliə/English; Latin
Meaning
Latin: honey; English: derived from Pamela
Historical & Cultural Background
Pamelia is a feminine name that has roots in both English and Latin. It is often considered a variant of the name Pamela, which was popularized by the 18th-century novel 'Pamela, or Virtue Rewarded' by Samuel Richardson. The name Pamela itself is believed to have been created by Richardson, possibly derived from the Greek word for 'all sweetness.' Pamelia, while less common, carries similar connotations of sweetness and charm.
Trend Summary
Pamelia has remained relatively uncommon in the United States, with limited usage over the years.
Similar Names
Variants
- Pamela
International Variants
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Pamelia was first seen in the United States in 1897. Pamelia has ranked as high as #961 nationally, which occurred in 1954, and has been most popular in Georgia, Alabama, North Carolina, Kentucky, and Mississippi. In the past 5 years the name Pamelia has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Pamelia (1971)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 | |
| AL | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1897 | 5 |
| 1913 | 5 |
| 1914 | 10 |
| 1915 | 5 |
| 1917 | 6 |
| 1919 | 5 |
| 1920 | 8 |
| 1921 | 9 |
| 1922 | 8 |
| 1924 | 8 |
| 1925 | 5 |
| 1926 | 7 |
| 1927 | 6 |
| 1928 | 11 |
| 1929 | 12 |
| 1930 | 9 |
| 1931 | 10 |
| 1932 | 9 |
| 1933 | 17 |
| 1934 | 6 |
| 1935 | 11 |
| 1936 | 17 |
| 1937 | 15 |
| 1938 | 13 |
| 1939 | 14 |
| 1940 | 19 |
| 1941 | 16 |
| 1942 | 28 |
| 1943 | 29 |
| 1944 | 38 |
| 1945 | 46 |
| 1946 | 55 |
| 1947 | 55 |
| 1948 | 72 |
| 1949 | 90 |
| 1950 | 75 |
| 1951 | 79 |
| 1952 | 83 |
| 1953 | 90 |
| 1954 | 103 |
| 1955 | 90 |
| 1956 | 73 |
| 1957 | 77 |
| 1958 | 86 |
| 1959 | 88 |
| 1960 | 78 |
| 1961 | 82 |
| 1962 | 71 |
| 1963 | 68 |
| 1964 | 58 |
| 1965 | 54 |
| 1966 | 35 |
| 1967 | 35 |
| 1968 | 29 |
| 1969 | 29 |
| 1970 | 36 |
| 1971 | 29 |
| 1972 | 14 |
| 1973 | 19 |
| 1974 | 8 |
| 1975 | 8 |
| 1976 | 13 |
| 1977 | 6 |
| 1978 | 8 |
| 1979 | 6 |
| 1981 | 7 |
| 1984 | 8 |
| 1985 | 5 |