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Amanda is a feminine name used in English and Spanish. Behind the Name describes it this way: "In part this is a feminine form of Amandus. However, it was not used during the Middle Ages." It ranked #493 for girls in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, in part this is a feminine form of Amandus. However, it was not used during the Middle Ages. The entry lists its usage as English, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian and others.
Editorial confidence: established
Popularity
Amanda ranked #493 for girls in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #493 | ssa-2025 |
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Names that Behind the Name files under the same origin (English) and that sit near Amanda in the 2025 American rankings.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Amanda mean?
Amanda means "lovable, worthy of love", according to Behind the Name.
Is Amanda a popular name?
Amanda ranked #493 for girls in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Amanda a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Amanda appears in the girls' list; Behind the Name labels it feminine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Amanda — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
