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Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: MAN-duh //ˈmændə//

Origin: Latin; English

Meaning: Latin: worthy of love; English: a diminutive of Amanda

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Manda has its roots in the Hebrew name "Mandel" or "Mandael," which is derived from the Hebrew word "mānāh," meaning "to count" or "to measure." This name evolved through various linguistic stages, transitioning into Greek as "Manda" and later being adopted into Latin. The name made its way into Old French, where it was further adapted before entering the English language.

The evolution of Manda reflects a broader trend of Hebrew names being translated and transformed through Greek and Latin influences, particularly during the early centuries of the Common Era. Historically, the name Manda has been associated with various figures and contexts.

In biblical texts, names with similar roots often appear, emphasizing themes of counting or measurement, which were significant in ancient Hebrew culture. The name's presence can be traced back to the early Christian era, where it may have been used in various forms among early saints and religious figures.

While specific historical milestones for the name Manda are less documented, its variants and related names have appeared in significant religious texts and translations, including the Septuagint and the Vulgate, which contributed to the dissemination of biblical names throughout Europe. Culturally, Manda carries connotations of strength and resilience, often associated with the qualities of counting and measuring one's worth or contributions.

This symbolic significance has allowed the name to endure through centuries, finding resonance in various cultures and traditions. Additionally, diminutive forms such as Mandy have emerged, reflecting a softer, more affectionate variant of the name, though Manda itself retains a more formal and historical presence.

Overall, the name Manda encapsulates a rich tapestry of linguistic evolution and cultural significance.

Famous people named Manda

In this section, you will find notable people named Manda. 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 Manda who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

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

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Manda M. is a singer-songwriter best known for her work in the indie music scene.

Manda H. is a visual artist best known for her contemporary installations and exhibitions.

Fictional characters named Manda

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Manda is a fictional character from the video game series The Legend of Zelda. She is a member of the Gerudo tribe and plays a role in the lore surrounding the series.

Sibling suggestions

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

AmandaMayaMilaMiraMinaMabel

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Manda. 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.

MinaMaraMiraMandy

U.S. Historical Usage

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

Manda has ranked as high as #1904 nationally, which occurred in 1975, and has been most popular in Texas, California, Kentucky, Ohio, and Pennsylvania.

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

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Manda 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 Manda was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

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 Manda.

Year Total Births Girl
2016 5 5
2012 8 8
2009 5 5
2008 7 7
2007 5 5
2006 10 10
2004 13 13
2003 5 5
2002 12 12
2001 6 6
2000 7 7
1999 10 10
1998 10 10
1997 20 20
1996 18 18
1995 17 17
1994 21 21
1993 28 28
1992 39 39
1991 44 44
1990 42 42
1989 57 57
1988 70 70
1987 73 73
1986 80 80
1985 69 69
1984 64 64
1983 66 66
1982 83 83
1981 94 94
1980 73 73
1979 90 90
1978 94 94
1977 96 96
1976 86 86
1975 102 102
1974 55 55
1973 50 50
1972 38 38
1971 41 41
1970 43 43
1969 24 24
1968 12 12
1967 19 19
1966 15 15
1965 9 9
1964 11 11
1963 10 10
1962 6 6
1961 9 9
1960 10 10
1959 8 8
1958 12 12
1957 10 10
1956 16 16
1955 11 11
1954 7 7
1953 16 16
1952 12 12
1951 12 12
1950 9 9
1949 14 14
1948 11 11
1947 9 9
1946 8 8
1945 7 7
1944 15 15
1943 10 10
1942 6 6
1941 6 6
1940 10 10
1939 8 8
1938 18 18
1937 14 14
1936 13 13
1935 12 12
1934 7 7
1933 11 11
1932 15 15
1931 11 11
1930 17 17
1929 18 18
1928 20 20
1927 20 20
1926 15 15
1925 32 32
1924 32 32
1923 32 32
1922 28 28
1921 28 28
1920 27 27
1919 35 35
1918 31 31
1917 27 27
1916 27 27
1915 25 25
1914 23 23
1913 18 18
1912 25 25
1911 15 15
1910 25 25
1909 11 11
1908 24 24
1907 18 18
1906 16 16
1905 20 20
1904 22 22
1903 20 20
1902 25 25
1901 19 19
1900 22 22
1899 26 26
1898 21 21
1897 15 15
1896 23 23
1895 20 20
1894 24 24
1893 16 16
1892 23 23
1891 19 19
1890 16 16
1889 17 17
1888 29 29
1887 19 19
1886 19 19
1885 21 21
1884 17 17
1883 18 18
1882 11 11
1881 14 14
1880 10 10

Top States for Manda (1995)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
CA 5
100%