Amanda vs Lana

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amanda

Girl #496 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"worthy of love, she who must be loved"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English American Spanish Portuguese Swedish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#496
Total SSA Count
617
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mandy, Manda, Amy

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amanda Rank #496
Lana Rank #374

Lana is more popular, ranked #374 vs #496 for Amanda.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amanda ___

  • Amanda Grace
  • Amanda Lynn
  • Amanda Marie
  • Amanda Rose
  • Amanda Anne
  • Amanda Jo

Lana ___

  • Lana Rose
  • Lana Marie
  • Lana Grace
  • Lana Pearl
  • Lana Elizabeth
  • Lana Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amanda

Jessica Jennifer Melissa Brandon Jason

If you choose Lana

Nora Eva Vera Cole Leo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amanda or Lana more popular?

Lana is more popular, ranked #374 compared to Amanda at #496 in the United States.

What do Amanda and Lana mean?

Amanda means "worthy of love, she who must be loved" (Latin origin). Lana means "light" (Slavic origin).

Are Amanda and Lana boy or girl names?

Amanda is primarily a girl name. Lana is primarily a girl name.

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