The nameAmanda
Amanda is a girl's name of Latin origin meaning "worthy of love". It reached second place in the United States in the late 1970s and 1980s.
- Girl's name
- Latin
Meaning
Amanda comes from the Latin amanda, "she who must be loved".
Origin
Latin. The playwright Colley Cibber used it in the 17th century.
History
Amanda entered the American top 10 in 1976 and reached second place. Amanda Seyfried and Amanda Gorman are famous bearers.
Did you know?
- In 2021 Amanda Gorman became, at 22, the youngest poet to read at a presidential inauguration.
Famous people named Amanda
- Amanda Seyfried, actress
- Amanda Gorman, poet
- Amanda Holden, presenter
Popularity of the name Amanda
Amanda in the United States
Amanda was most popular in the United States in the 1980s, with 370,885 births over the decade, 47% of all recorded babies named Amanda. Its rise began around 1972, and it peaked in 1987. Half of all babies named Amanda in the United States were born before 1986, so it is mostly a parents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 659 births a year on average, against 926 in the five years before.
Amanda in the United Kingdom
Amanda was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2000s, with 1,059 births over the decade, 38% of all recorded babies named Amanda. Half of all babies named Amanda in the United Kingdom were born before 2007, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 45 births a year on average, against 71 in the five years before.
Amanda in Ireland
Amanda in France
Amanda in Switzerland
Amanda in Norway
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Amanda
Names from the same generation as Amanda, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Amanda mean?
Amanda comes from the Latin amanda, "she who must be loved".
What is the origin of the name Amanda?
Latin. The playwright Colley Cibber used it in the 17th century.
Is Amanda a girl's or a boy's name?
Amanda is a girl's name.
How popular is the name Amanda?
In 2024, Amanda was the 496th most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 617 births.
What are the variants of the name Amanda?
Variants and related names of Amanda include Mandy and Mendy.
What are good sibling names for Amanda?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Amber, Christina, Jessica and Jennifer for a sister, Marc, Justin, Dustin and Zachary for a brother.
Who are famous people named Amanda?
Amanda Seyfried, actress; Amanda Gorman, poet; Amanda Holden, presenter.