Pamala
girl namePamala entered the US charts in 1926, peaked at #508 in 1954, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1926–2025
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rank today
#508
peak (1954)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1920s | #4851 |
| 1930s | #3923 |
| 1940s | #1068 |
| 1950s | #572 |
| 1960s | #642 |
| 1970s | #1452 |
| 1980s | #3502 |
| 1990s | #7516 |
| 2000s | #12567 |
Living bearers
About 6,300 people named Pamala are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Pamala alive today was born around 1959, making them about 66 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Pamala in 2025?
- Pamala is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Pamala most popular?
- Pamala peaked in 1954, reaching #508 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Pamala with classmates?
- Pamala will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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