Amanda
Pronunciation: [ uhm-AND-uh ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Amanda first appeared in US Social Security records in 1952.
Over 2,131 babies have been named Amanda in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Amanda is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #28,070 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #28,070
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Amanda is also used as a girl name, ranked #496.
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About the Name Amanda
Amanda is a boy name .
Is Amanda a boy or girl name? Amanda is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #28,070 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #496. Amanda is more commonly used as a girl name.
Amanda is currently ranked #28,070 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Amanda include Ama, Aman, Amany, Amanie, Amy, Amie, and Amakins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Amanda include Amani, Aman . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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