Amanda is a distinctive girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #775 in 2022 with 47 recorded births. This places Amanda in the top 11% of ranked UK girls' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Uncommon. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 264 births ranking #170. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 82.2%. In 2022, approximately 1 in every 5,607 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.