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At a Glance: Name: Amanda – Meaning: worthy of being loved – Origin: Latin – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: uh-MAN-duh
Amanda is a Latin name meaning "worthy of being loved," pronounced uh-MAN-duh. With its romantic, storybook, vintage feel, it's a name that has been recorded in Social Security data going all the way back to 1880.
Meaning & Origin of Amanda
Meaning: Worthy of being loved.
Origin: Latin.
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Amanda
Phonetic: uh-MAN-duh IPA: /əˈmændə/
Popularity of Amanda
Amanda soared to #2 in 1980 with 35,811 babies given the name that year, but by 2024 it had settled to #496 with just 617 babies — a name that's moved from a generation's favorite to a quieter, vintage pick.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Amanda mean?
Worthy of being loved. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Amanda)
How do you pronounce Amanda?
Amanda is pronounced uh-MAN-duh (IPA: /əˈmændə/).
Is Amanda a popular name right now?
Amanda peaked at #2 in 1980 and is ranked #496 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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