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Pamela

Girl name · Mexican

Meaningall honey · Greek

Pamela is a Mexican girl name meaning “all honey”, with Greek roots. Greek names often reach back to myth, philosophy and the early Church, so they come with a lot of history. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name.

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  • GenerationPamela peaked in 1953, which makes it a classic Baby Boomer name. The typical Pamela you'd meet today is about 72 years old.
  • Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Pamela would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 19,608 baby girls got the name in 2025.
  • HistoryPamela first shows up in US birth records in 1895, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 130 years since.
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hello, little Pamela

US births per million girls, 1895–2025

07,50015,00018951920196020002025

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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).

About the name Pamela

Pamela is a girl name of Mexican origin meaning “all honey”. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It was most fashionable in the 1950s, which gives it a vintage, grandparent-chic charm. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.

Origin:Mexican names

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Questions about the name Pamela

What does the name Pamela mean?

Pamela means “all honey” and comes from Greek. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Melina (“honey”), Honey (“honey”), Shahd (“honey”) and Hunny (“honey”).

What is the origin of the name Pamela?

Pamela is Mexican in origin, and its meaning traces back to Greek. Other Mexican names to consider are Olivia (“olive tree”), Emma (“whole, universal”), Amelia (“work, industrious”) and Mia (“possibly beloved”).

Is Pamela a boy or girl name?

Pamela is a girl name. In 2025, 82 US girls were named Pamela.

How popular is the name Pamela?

Pamela ranked #2,239 for US girls in 2025, given to 82 babies. Its best year was 1953, when it reached #10. Over the last five years it has slipped 571 places.

What names are similar to Pamela?

If you like Pamela, you might also like Melina, Honey, Shahd and Hunny.

What should I know before naming my baby Pamela?

Pamela is a Mexican girl name meaning “all honey”, with Greek roots. Greek names often reach back to myth, philosophy and the early Church, so they come with a lot of history. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.