Amanda Name Meaning
Learn more about the meaning, origin, and popularity of the name Amanda.
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Amanda is a Latin name meaning "loveable" or "worthy of love." The name was first recorded in 1212 in Warwickshire, England. It was a popular literary name in the 17th and 18th centuries and was also a staple of the 1980s.
The name Amanda is a derivative of the name Miranda, which was first used as a girl's name by William Shakespeare in The Tempest. Amanda was an offshoot of this name and has been used as a girl's name for centuries since.
Origin: Amanda is a Latin name meaning "loveable" or "worthy of love."
Gender: Amanda is often used as a girl's name. The masculine version, Amandus, is typically used for boys.
Pronunciation: uh-man-duh
Editor's Note
Although many baby names are separated by gender, Parents believes that sex need not play a role in your name selection process. It’s important to select a name that you feel suits your new baby the best.
How Popular Is the Name Amanda?
In the early 1900s, Amanda was in the top 200 most popular girl names, but it soon began a decline. In 1976 it broke into the top 10 names in the United States. Amanda reached its peak of popularity in 1980 as the No. 2 most popular name for girls in the United States. It stayed in the top five for another 12 years straight.
While you're likely to run into plenty of '80s and '90s babies named Amanda, it's not quite as likely that you'll find many newborns given the name today. After its hot streak in the 1980s and 1990s, Amanda's popularity dwindled, gradually growing less popular each year. As of 2023, the Social Security Administration had Amanda sitting at No. 484 on its list.
Regardless of its statistical decline, Amanda is still a lovely, timeless option worthy of consideration.
Name Variations
There are many variations of the name Amanda to consider:
Amanada
Amandalyn
Amandine
Amata
Amandah
Amandalee
Amandi
Mandaline
Similar Names
Other popular names for those who like Amanda include:
Other girl names starting with "A" include:
Ada
Addison
Adele
Alana
Alexandra
Amina
Amy
Angelina
Anna
Annie
Aubrey
Audrey
Aurora
Common Nicknames for Amanda
The most common nicknames for Amanda include:
Mandy/Mandi:
Manda
Andi/Andy
Suggested Sibling Names
Popular options for Amanda's siblings include:
Ashley
Amber
Andrew
Austin
Elizabeth
Hannah
Jessica
Joshua
Olivia
Famous People Named Amanda
There are many famous Amandas, including:
Amanda Bynes, American actress who rose to fame as a child star on Nickelodeon in the 1990s
Amanda Gorman, American poet and activist, known as the youngest poet to read at a presidential inauguration
Amanda Peet, American actress known for Something's Gotta Give and A Lot Like Love
Amanda Seyfried, American actress known for her roles in Mean Girls and Mamma Mia!
Amanda Schull, American actress best known for her roles in One Tree Hill and Pretty Little Liars
Amanda (Mandy) Moore, American singer and actress, known for starring in A Walk To Remember and the TV drama This Is Us
More Baby Names
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