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The name Amanda originates from Latin, meaning 'worthy of love.' It evolved from the Latin term 'amanda' and has historical forms including Amandus. It is characterized by its association with love and kindness, having no biblical background. Amanda gained popularity in the 19th century and remains a well-regarded name today, with variants such as Manda and Mandy. Notable individuals named Amanda include Amanda Bynes and Amanda Gorman.

The name Amanda is most popular in Alaska, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been gradually declining. From 2020-2022, Amanda has been stalled for male in MidWest, too falling for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, too falling for female in South, stalled for male in West, too falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, too rising for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, too rising for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, too rising for female in South, stalled for male in West, too rising for female in West. Across generations, 'Amanda' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 6723rd out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1449th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1095th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 7610th out of 24088 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 291st out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 479th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 359th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 24th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 4th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 47th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 374th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Amanda' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.