Amanda

/uh-MAN-duh/

girl

American

Very common

medium

Meaning

She who is to be loved

At a glance

Origin: American
Gender: girl
Syllables: 3
Popularity: Very common
Baby-safe: Yes

Cultural notes

Amanda is a name that gained popularity in the English-speaking world in the 17th and 18th centuries, often appearing in literature and plays. It has remained a consistently popular choice over the centuries and was particularly common in the late 20th century in Western countries.