AMANDA
The meaning of the unisex name Amanda is ACTIVE
Details on AMANDA:
- Gender:
- Unisex
- Meaning(s):
- Active
- Popularity for Girl:
- 992nd in the USA (top 5%)
- Popularity for Boy:
- 30,599th in the USA (bottom 40%)
- Origin(s)
- Themes / lists:
Latest USA SSA birth information:
617 births
AMANDA as a GIRL in 2024
5 births
AMANDA as a BOY in 2011
The meaning(s) of AMANDA:
The name Amanda is a Spanish baby name. In Spanish the meaning of the name Amanda is: Lovable.
The name Amanda is an American baby name. In American the meaning of the name Amanda is: Lovable.
The name Amanda is an English baby name. In English the meaning of the name Amanda is: Worthy of being loved. Literary; poets and playwrights brought this name into popular usage in the seventeenth century.
The name Amanda is a Latin baby name. In Latin the meaning of the name Amanda is: Lovable, worthy of love. Some scholars believe this name was invented by 17th century British dramatist Colley Cibber who gave it to a character in his play 'Love's Last Shift.' Noel Coward later named a character Amanda in 'Private Lives'.
USA SSA birth(s) for AMANDA:
Here is the latest 16 years from USA social security list of total babies born with the name AMANDA
AMANDA as a girl
| Year | Girl Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 617 births |
| 2023 | 634 births |
| 2022 | 691 births |
| 2021 | 660 births |
| 2020 | 695 births |
| 2019 | 769 births |
| 2018 | 855 births |
| 2017 | 954 births |
| 2016 | 996 births |
| 2015 | 1022 births |
| 2014 | 1051 births |
| 2013 | 1067 births |
| 2012 | 1230 births |
| 2011 | 1411 births |
| 2010 | 1656 births |
| 2009 | 1955 births |
AMANDA as a boy
| Year | Boy Births |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 5 births |
| 2007 | 6 births |
| 2006 | 10 births |
| 2005 | 9 births |
| 2004 | 19 births |
| 2003 | 9 births |
| 2002 | 7 births |
| 2001 | 11 births |
| 2000 | 11 births |
| 1999 | 15 births |
| 1998 | 14 births |
| 1997 | 24 births |
| 1996 | 24 births |
| 1995 | 32 births |
| 1994 | 42 births |
| 1993 | 35 births |
About the name AMANDA
Amanda, a name that dances gracefully through time and across cultures, finds its roots in the Latin word "amandus," meaning "worthy of love." This gentle yet powerful name has been embraced by many societies, weaving its way into the fabric of history. Popular in English-speaking countries, particularly the United States and the United Kingdom, Amanda has also made its mark in Spanish-speaking regions, where its melodic quality resonates beautifully. With a soft, romantic sound, it evokes warmth and kindness, often associated with qualities of compassion and nurturing. The name has graced the pages of literature and film, symbolizing beloved characters who embody loyalty and grace. From the sun-kissed streets of South America to the quaint villages of Europe, Amanda is a name that carries with it a sense of timeless elegance and universal appeal, making it a lovely choice for a child destined to be cherished.
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