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Amanda
GirlLatin· “worthy of love”
- Meaning
- worthy of love
- Origin
- Latin
- Pronunciation
- uh-MAN-duh
- Syllables
- 3
- US rank 2025
- #493
- US babies 2025
- 601
- Best rank
- #2 (1980)
- Peak year
- 1987
Meaning and origin of Amanda
Amanda is a Latin name that means “worthy of love”.
Amanda comes from the Latin amanda, meaning worthy of love or one who must be loved, from the verb amare, to love. It was used by writers in the seventeenth century and became a regular given name in the English-speaking world. Amanda was hugely popular in the late twentieth century and remains a familiar favorite. It feels warm, friendly and adaptable, with Mandy and Manda as easy nicknames. The name suits all ages and pairs well with both short and long middle names.
Popularity over time
Amanda has been given to babies in the United States since at least 1880, the first year of Social Security records. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 146 different years. Its best national rank was #2 in 1980, and the most babies received it in 1987, when 41,786 were named Amanda. In 2025, 601 babies were named Amanda, and it ranked #493 nationally. That is 42% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #335 in 1920, #410 in 1950, #2 in 1980, #32 in 2000, #188 in 2010, and #493 in 2025. Of the 790,638 US girls named Amanda since records began, 47% were born in the 1980s, its biggest decade. The 1990s come next, with 191,132 babies. Since 2010, 14,985 more have been named Amanda.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Ashley, Jessica, Tiffany, Danielle, and Amber.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Amanda ranked highest in Pennsylvania, Florida, and Connecticut.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | #271 | 40 |
| Florida | #343 | 53 |
| Connecticut | #352 | 8 |
| Utah | #363 | 12 |
| Missouri | #374 | 16 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Amanda is usually pronounced uh-MAN-duh, with three syllables. It has six letters, starts with A and ends in “-da”.
Middle names for Amanda
A few middle names that flow with Amanda: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Amanda
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Amanda mean?
Amanda is a Latin name that means “worthy of love”.
What is the origin of the name Amanda?
Amanda has Latin roots. Amanda comes from the Latin amanda, meaning worthy of love or one who must be loved, from the verb amare, to love.
Is Amanda a popular name?
Yes. Amanda ranked #493 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Amanda a boy or girl name?
Amanda is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Amanda?
Amanda is usually pronounced uh-MAN-duh. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings