Amanda is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #7264 in 2003 with 9 recorded births. This places Amanda in the bottom 43% of ranked US boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Rare. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 24 births ranking #3022. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 62.5%. In 2003, approximately 1 in every 219,474 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.