Girl Name · Greek Origin
Pamela
Considering Pamela? It is a girl name whose meaning is "All sweetness or honey", rooted in Greek naming tradition, and ranks in our Top 100 popularity tier. Phonetically it shares territory with Pamla.
Pamela meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: All sweetness or honey
Origin: Greek naming roots help connect Pamela to related Greek baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Pamela as P·A·M·E·L·A, with 6 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Pamela is a widely-loved, instantly-recognizable pick in the Top 100 tier.
Pamela variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Pamelaa, Pamelae, Pamelay, Pamel.
- Nicknames: Pam and P.
- Middle names: Pair Pamela with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Pamela middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Pamla, Paula, Paola, Penelope, Pecola — full picks on the sibling names for Pamela guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Pamela? Browse our names like Pamela guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Pamela
What does the name Pamela mean?
Pamela means "All sweetness or honey" and is of Greek origin.
What is the origin of Pamela?
Pamela originates in Greek naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Pamela?
Pamela has 6 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Pamela a boy's or girl's name?
Pamela is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Pamela in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Pamela sits in the Top 100 tier — a widely-loved, instantly-recognizable pick.
What names are similar to Pamela?
Names that share Pamela's sound and style include Pamla, Paula, Paola, Penelope, Pecola.
What middle names pair well with Pamela?
Good middle-name fits for Pamela pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Pamela is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Pamela is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Pamela?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Pamela share its rhythm without rhyming — Pamla, Paula, Paola all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.