Amanda
Amanda: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈmændə/ · [əˈmɛəndə]
Meaning and origin of Amanda
Root meaning: “to love”
- A female given name from Latin.
Etymology
Derived from Latin Amanda, feminine form of the saint's name Amandus, from amandus, future passive participle of amāre (“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.
How popular is Amanda?
Since 1880, 790,638 girls and 2,136 boys in the U.S. have been named Amanda (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #2 in 1980. Its highest rank for boys was #741 in 1985. In 2025 it ranked #493 for girls, with 601 babies given the name.
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Amanda FAQ
What does the name Amanda mean?
Amanda traces back to a root meaning "to love". A female given name from Latin. Derived from Latin Amanda, feminine form of the saint's name Amandus, from amandus, future passive participle of amāre (“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.
What is the origin of the name Amanda?
Amanda is listed as a name of Latin origin.
How popular is the name Amanda?
Since 1880, 790,638 girls and 2,136 boys in the U.S. have been named Amanda (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #2 in 1980. Its highest rank for boys was #741 in 1985. In 2025 it ranked #493 for girls, with 601 babies given the name.
Is Amanda a boy or girl name?
Amanda is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 790,638 girls and 2,136 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.