Pamela

Pronunciation: [ p-AM-uhl-uh ]

Boy Name #39,139 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Pamela is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced p-AM-uhl-uh.

Parents who love the name Pamela often also consider Pauline, Pattie, Patsy .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #39,139
Total SSA Count: 5

Nicknames

Pam Pay Pamie Pameie

Also a Girl Name

Pamela is also used as a girl name, ranked #2147.

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Similar Names

Pauline Pattie Patsy Paulina Patty Paula Pansy Paralee

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Frequently Asked Questions About Pamela

Is Pamela a boy or girl name?

Pamela is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #39139. As a girl name, it is ranked #2147. Pamela is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Pamela?

Pamela is pronounced p-AM-uhl-uh.

How popular is the name Pamela?

Pamela is currently ranked #39139 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Pamela?

Common nicknames for Pamela include Pam, Pay, Pamie, and Pameie.

Is Pamela a common or rare name?

Pamela is an uncommon name, ranked #39139 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Pamela

Pamela is a boy name .

Is Pamela a boy or girl name? Pamela is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #39,139 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #2,147. Pamela is more commonly used as a girl name.

Pamela is currently ranked #39,139 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Pamela include Pam, Pay, Pamie, and Pameie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.