Pamala

Pamala is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. It is a rare choice in US records.

Pamala at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Pamala

Pamala belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Pamala first appears in Social Security records in 1926. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #509 in 1954, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 7,357 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Pamala in US records

First recorded (US)
1926
Best US rank
#509 in 1954
Peak year
1958
Total since 1880
7,357

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Pamala mean?

The meaning of Pamala is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Pamala a boy or girl name?

Pamala is a girl name.

What origin is the name Pamala?

Pamala comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Pamala?

Pamala first appears in US records in 1926. Its best-ever ranking was #509 in 1954, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].