Amanda Girl

Popularity: #432 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: uh-MAN-duh /əˈmændə/

Origin: Latin; English

Meaning: Latin: worthy of love; English: lovable

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Amanda has its roots in the Latin word "amanda," which translates to "worthy of love" or "lovable." This term is derived from the verb "amare," meaning "to love." The name began to appear in English during the 17th century, gaining traction through literary works and the influence of notable figures. Its earliest recorded use in English literature can be traced back to the play "The Shepherdess of the Alps" by the playwright John Lyly in the late 1500s, where it was used as a character name.

However, it was not until the 18th century that Amanda became more widely adopted as a given name, particularly in the context of romantic literature and poetry, which often celebrated themes of love and affection. Throughout history, the name Amanda has been associated with various cultural and literary figures.

One notable instance is the character Amanda Wingfield in Tennessee Williams' play "The Glass Menagerie," first performed in 1944, which contributed to the name's resonance in American culture. Additionally, the name has been borne by several saints, further enhancing its significance in Christian contexts.

The name's enduring appeal can be attributed to its positive connotations of love and affection, making it a favored choice among parents. In terms of diminutive forms, Amanda has given rise to several affectionate nicknames, such as Mandy, which has been used informally since the 20th century.

The name's historical and cultural associations, coupled with its melodic quality, have allowed it to maintain a presence in various cultures and languages, reinforcing its status as a timeless choice.

Famous people named Amanda

In this section, you will find notable people named Amanda. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Amanda who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Amanda who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

Please note that not every baby name in our database currently has a famous namesake listed. If you would like to suggest a name we may have missed or submit a correction, feel free to contact us. We review and finalize additions and corrections within 24 hours.

Amanda Seyfried is an actress best known for Mean Girls, Les Misérables, and Mamma Mia!.

Amanda Bynes is an actress best known for All That, The Amanda Show, and She's the Man.

Amanda Gorman is a poet and activist best known for her poem at the 2021 Presidential Inauguration, The Hill We Climb, and her book Call Us What We Carry.

Amanda Knox is a writer and activist best known for her memoir Waiting to Be Heard and her involvement in a high-profile murder case.

Amanda Holden is an actress and television presenter best known for Britain's Got Talent, Wild at Heart, and Thoroughly Modern Millie.

Amanda Peet is an actress best known for Something's Gotta Give, The Whole Nine Yards, and A Lot Like Love.

Amanda Tapping is an actress and producer best known for Stargate SG-1, Sanctuary, and Supernatural.

Amanda Michalka is a singer and actress best known for her work in Aly & AJ and the TV series Phil of the Future.

Amanda Palmer is a musician and author best known for her work with The Dresden Dolls and her solo album Theatre Is Evil.

Fictional characters named Amanda

The following list of fictional characters named Amanda is a work in progress. If you would like to suggest an additional character, please send us the character's name along with a brief, one-sentence description of what they are best known for.

You may also submit corrections, which we will review and update as quickly as possible.

Amanda Waller is a fictional character from the DC Comics universe. She is a high-ranking government official known for her role in overseeing the Suicide Squad.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Amanda, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

AlexanderEmilyBenjaminSophiaDanielOlivia

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Amanda. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

MirandaSamanthaAlanaAnitaAriaAmaraMinaLana

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Amanda was first seen in the United States in 1880.

Amanda has ranked as high as #6 nationally, which occurred in 1987, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Ohio, and Pennsylvania.

In the past 5 years the name Amanda has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Amanda is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Amanda was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Top States for Amanda (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.

State Births Share
TX 100
17%
CA 67
12%
FL 58
10%
PA 47
8%
NY 42
7%
OH 22
4%
GA 19
3%
IL 19
3%
TN 19
3%
IN 17
3%
WI 16
3%
NJ 15
3%
NC 12
2%
OR 11
2%
KY 11
2%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Amanda.

YearBirths
2024617
2023634
2022691
2021660
2020695
2019769
2018855
2017966
20161,005
20151,033
20141,060
20131,075
20121,236
20111,413
20101,664
20091,962
20082,448
20073,048
20063,362
20054,097
20044,691
20035,354
20026,145
20016,979
20008,558
19999,749
199810,928
199712,243
199613,980
199516,354
199418,718
199320,811
199225,039
199128,896
199034,413
198936,834
198839,459
198741,786
198640,532
198539,056
198433,913
198333,750
198234,214
198134,373
198035,811
197931,925
197820,519
197718,280
197615,589
197512,656
19747,473
19735,626
19724,181
19714,130
19703,546
19692,814
19682,431
19672,659
19662,331
19651,649
19641,275
19631,034
1962948
19611,056
1960976
1959859
1958792
1957670
1956639
1955453
1954428
1953427
1952416
1951409
1950380
1949333
1948306
1947310
1946273
1945280
1944238
1943284
1942295
1941223
1940218
1939185
1938192
1937176
1936192
1935213
1934189
1933200
1932213
1931209
1930196
1929209
1928247
1927234
1926311
1925309
1924341
1923362
1922341
1921392
1920379
1919379
1918397
1917445
1916421
1915412
1914375
1913346
1912310
1911280
1910278
1909271
1908260
1907285
1906260
1905311
1904294
1903247
1902301
1901317
1900377
1899326
1898371
1897354
1896367
1895431
1894418
1893387
1892455
1891371
1890392
1889413
1888404
1887338
1886370
1885339
1884337
1883287
1882288
1881263
1880241