Amanda is a moderately popular girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #303 in 1999 with 114 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 264 births ranking #170. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 56.8%. In 1999, approximately 1 in every 2,471 girls 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.