Name meaning & stats
Amanda
Amanda means “worthy of love” (Latin origin). 773,961 US babies since 1940, peak 1987. Notable Amandas are 1.6× over-represented as models.
What it means
“worthy of love”
LatinWell documented
From amare, “to love”.
In US birth records
Peak year: 1987
773,961 US babies were named Amanda between 1940 and 2025.
Where Amandas end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Actor | 1.2× | High · 99 people |
| Writer | 0.9× | High · 48 people |
| Model | 1.6× | High · 38 people |
| Politician | 0.9× | High · 38 people |
Among notable women who are models, Amandas show up 1.6× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people born 1940–2005 in the US, UK, Canada and Australia (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
One more thing…
Amanda has a surprise career: 1.6×
Spelling family
Amanda is the main spelling
- Amanda 100%
- Amanada <1%
- Amenda <1%
- Ammanda <1%
Names that sound the same, grouped by Heyotag. Share of US babies since 1940.
Name twins (peaked around 1987)