Amanda vs Mae

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
Mae Rank #530

Amanda is more popular, ranked #496 vs #530 for Mae.

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

Mae ___

  • Mae Elizabeth
  • Mae Louise
  • Mae Catherine
  • Mae Caroline
  • Mae Alexandra
  • Mae Josephine

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amanda

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If you choose Mae

Rose Pearl June Beatrice Iris

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amanda or Mae more popular?

Amanda is more popular, ranked #496 compared to Mae at #530 in the United States.

What do Amanda and Mae mean?

Amanda means "worthy of love, she who must be loved" (Latin origin). Mae means "pearl" (Greek via Latin origin).

Are Amanda and Mae boy or girl names?

Amanda is primarily a girl name. Mae is primarily a girl name.

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