Amanda
Amanda first appears in US records in 1880. It peaked in 1987, when 41,786 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 601.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Amanda popular?
Declining Amanda is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 1987 peak.
| 2020s | 3,904 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 11,081 | |
| 2000s | 46,660 | |
| 1990s | 191,132 | |
| 1980s | 369,727 | |
| 1970s | 123,920 | |
| 1960s | 17,176 | |
| 1950s | 5,471 | |
| 1940s | 2,759 | |
| 1930s | 1,965 | |
| 1920s | 3,125 | |
| 1910s | 3,643 | |
| 1900s | 2,923 | |
| 1890s | 3,872 | |
| 1880s | 3,280 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Amanda mean?
A literary coinage from the Latin gerundive amanda, 'lovable, worthy of love, deserving to be loved', from amare 'to love'. Built directly on the root am-.
Nicknames for Amanda
- Mandy
- Manda
Variants & spellings
- Amandah
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Amanda mean?
Amanda means Worthy of love. A literary coinage from the Latin gerundive amanda, 'lovable, worthy of love, deserving to be loved', from amare 'to love'. Built directly on the root am-.
What is the origin of the name Amanda?
Amanda is of latin origin.
How do you pronounce Amanda?
Amanda is pronounced “uh-MAN-duh.”
Is Amanda a boy or a girl name?
Amanda is most commonly used as a girl name.
Is Amanda a popular name right now?
Amanda is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 1987 peak.
How popular is the name Amanda?
In 2025, Amanda ranked #493 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Amanda most popular?
Amanda was most popular in 1987, when about 41,786 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What are common nicknames for Amanda?
Common nicknames for Amanda include Mandy, Manda.
What names are similar to Amanda?
Names similar to Amanda include Emily, Olivia, Ava, Victoria, Grace.
What names go well with Amanda?
latin names that pair well with Amanda include Mark, Emily, Olivia, Ava, Oliver.