Pamelia vs Pamala
Side-by-side comparison of Pamelia and Pamala — popularity rank, total births, peak decade, and historical trends from Social Security Administration data.
Which name is more popular?
| Metric | Pamelia | Pamala |
|---|---|---|
| Current Rank | Unranked | Unranked |
| Total Births (all years) | 2,229 | 7,357 |
| Peak Year | 1954 | 1958 |
| Peak Year Births | 103 | 314 |
| Peak Decade | 1950ss | 1950ss |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| First Recorded Year | 1897 | 1926 |
Births by Decade
| Decade | Pamelia | Pamala |
|---|---|---|
| 1890ss | 5 | — |
| 1910ss | 31 | — |
| 1920ss | 74 | 5 |
| 1930ss | 121 | 24 |
| 1940ss | 448 | 984 |
| 1950ss | 844 | 2,575 |
| 1960ss | 539 | 2,396 |
| 1970ss | 147 | 940 |
| 1980ss | 20 | 302 |
| 1990ss | — | 117 |
| 2000ss | — | 14 |
Data Sources
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications — National Data, ssa.gov/oact/babynames.
Source: SSA Annual Name Rankings, 1897–1985.