Pamela

Meaning of Pamela

Pamela means "all honey" or "sweetness". It was created by the poet Sir Philip Sidney for his poem *Arcadia*.

Pamela has Greek roots — browse every Greek baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Pamela

After ranking as high as #446 in 2003, Pamela has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Pamela

• Pamela Anderson
  Actress and model
• Pamela Adlon
  Actress and voice actress
• Pamela Sue Martin
  Actress, *Dynasty*
• Pamela Reed
  Actress
• Pamela Harriman
  Diplomat and socialite

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Questions about the name Pamela

What does the name Pamela mean?

Pamela means pamela means "all honey" or "sweetness". it was created by the poet sir philip sidney for his poem *arcadia*, and it comes from Greek origins.

Is Pamela a boy's or a girl's name?

Pamela is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Pamela?

Pamela did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Pamela most popular?

Pamela peaked at #446 in 2003.