Amanda is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #5937 in 2000 with 11 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 24 births ranking #3022. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 54.2%. In 2000, approximately 1 in every 178,539 boys born was named Amanda. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
Amanda is a warm, familiar classic meaning worthy of love. It feels gentle, clear, and emotionally generous.
The name rose to major popularity in the twentieth century but has much older literary and Latin roots. Its meaning remains one of the most straightforwardly affectionate among classic girls' names.