Amanda Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Amanda is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Amanda?
Amanda is spelled A-M-A-N-D-A. The name has 6 letters.
Amanda at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Amanda is derived from the Latin verb “amare,” meaning “to love,” and is commonly interpreted as “worthy of love” or “deserving to be loved.”
- Origin
- The name Amanda is associated with Latin origins and has been used in English-speaking countries since at least the 17th century.
- Pronunciation
- uh-MAN-duh · 3 syllables
Amanda Popularity in 2025
Rank#493
Recorded Births601
- Girls usage rose 2 places to #493 and recorded 20 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Amanda Mean?
Amanda is derived from the Latin verb “amare,” meaning “to love,” and is commonly interpreted as “worthy of love” or “deserving to be loved.”
Origin: The name Amanda is associated with Latin origins and has been used in English-speaking countries since at least the 17th century.
How Do You Pronounce Amanda?
Pronunciationuh-MAN-duh
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Amanda?
- History
- Amanda appeared in English literature during the 1600s and subsequently gained popularity as a female given name in later centuries, particularly in the 20th century.
Amanda Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2005 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 601 | #493 |
| 2024 | Girls | 621 | #495 |
| 2023 | Girls | 636 | #483 |
| 2022 | Girls | 691 | #459 |
| 2021 | Girls | 660 | #473 |
| 2020 | Girls | 695 | #444 |
| 2019 | Girls | 770 | #405 |
| 2018 | Girls | 855 | #368 |
| 2017 | Girls | 968 | #335 |
| 2016 | Girls | 1,005 | #326 |
| 2015 | Girls | 1,034 | #313 |
| 2014 | Girls | 1,060 | #310 |
| 2013 | Girls | 1,076 | #297 |
| 2012 | Girls | 1,236 | #262 |
| 2011 | Girls | 1,413 | #224 |
| 2011 | Boys | 5 | #12,287 |
| 2010 | Girls | 1,664 | #188 |
| 2009 | Girls | 1,963 | #165 |
| 2008 | Girls | 2,451 | #137 |
| 2007 | Girls | 3,051 | #111 |
| 2007 | Boys | 6 | #10,921 |
| 2006 | Girls | 3,362 | #100 |
| 2006 | Boys | 10 | #7,427 |
| 2005 | Girls | 4,099 | #79 |
When Was Amanda Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1987 · Girls
41,786 recorded births
National rank #3
1986 · Girls
40,532 recorded births
National rank #3
1988 · Girls
39,459 recorded births
National rank #3
1985 · Girls
39,055 recorded births
National rank #4
Where Amanda Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| PA | #271 | 40 |
| FL | #342 | 53 |
| CT | #350 | 8 |
| UT | #361 | 12 |
| MO | #373 | 16 |
| NY | #388 | 44 |
| TX | #407 | 82 |
| NV | #433 | 6 |