Amanda: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced uh-MAN-duh · 3 syllables
Amanda means “to love; who/which is to be loved”, from Latin.
Derived from Latin Amanda, feminine form of the saint's name Amandus, from amandus, future passive participle of amare (“to love”): thus meaning "who/which is to be loved". Taken into regular use as an English given name from 18th-century literature. Doublet of Aimee.
- Meaning
- to love; who/which is to be loved
- Origin
- Latin
- Pronunciation
- uh-MAN-duh
- US rank (2025)
- #493
- US babies a year
- about 642 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 1980
- Nicknames
- Mandy
How popular is Amanda?
Amanda was the #493 name in the US in 2025, given to 601 babies. It’s used less than it was: down 45% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 1980.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #493 |
| England & Wales | #735 |
| Ireland | #588 |
| France | #753 |
| Norway | #52 |
| Canada | #592 |
| Australia | #974 |
How old are people named Amanda?
Half of US adults named Amanda are older than 40; most are between 26 and 53. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Sibling names for Amanda
Names that real brothers and sisters of people named Amanda have, from family records on Wikidata, most common first.
Names like Amanda
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
Questions about Amanda
What does the name Amanda mean?
Amanda means “to love; who/which is to be loved”. It comes from Latin.
How do you pronounce Amanda?
Amanda is pronounced uh-MAN-duh.
How popular is the name Amanda?
Amanda was the #493 name in the US in 2025, given to 601 babies. It’s used less than it was: down 45% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 1980.
How old are people named Amanda?
Half of US adults named Amanda are older than 40. Most are between 26 and 53.