Amandeep
Primarily a boy's name of Sanskrit origin with 238 recorded births. Also given to 183 girls.
Meaning & Origin
Amandeep is a three-syllable boy's name with a sharp, distinct sound — ending on a consonant gives it a firm, clear close. With only 238 recorded U.S. births, it is exceptionally rare — the kind of name most people encounter for the first time when they meet your child.
Amandeep is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Amandeep is a boy's and girl's baby name of Sanskrit origin, a Punjabi Sikh compound meaning 'lamp of peace' — from aman (peace) and deep (lamp, light). Sikh names ending in -deep often carry the metaphor of a light that guides.
Amandeep carries the central Sikh values of peace and spiritual illumination in a single, meaningful name. It's widely used across Punjab and the Sikh diaspora, a name that aspires to light the way with serenity.
EtymologyShow more
Amandeep is cataloged under the Sanskrit naming tradition. Names from the Sanskrit tradition carry linguistic and cultural patterns that shape their sound, structure, and associations.
In the U.S., Amandeep has been recorded as a boy's name since 1978, with 238 total births. Browse the Sanskrit names hub on this site to explore the broader family.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Amandeep has 28+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1978.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 67 | ▼ |
| 1990s | 88 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 73 | ▲ |
| 1970s | 5 | — |
The Story of Amandeep
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 2001, Amandeep is a name that defines a generation. Boys named Amandeep are most likely born between 1991 and 2010.
How rare is Amandeep?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Amandeep is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1978, peaked in the 1990s with 88 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Amandeep by the numbers
- Would fill 5 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(28 years, 1978–2010)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 5 | #12330 |
| 2009 | 5 | #12582 |
| 2007 | 7 | #9829 |
| 2004 | 11 | #6546 |
| 2003 | 8 | #7876 |
| 2002 | 9 | #7070 |
| 2001 | 15 | #4898 |
| 2000 | 12 | #5596 |
| 1999 | 6 | #8748 |
| 1998 | 13 | #4885 |
| 1997 | 9 | #6117 |
| 1996 | 8 | #6524 |
| 1995 | 9 | #5942 |
| 1994 | 6 | #7810 |
| 1993 | 12 | #4708 |
| 1992 | 8 | #6150 |
| 1991 | 6 | #7307 |
| 1990 | 11 | #4679 |
| 1989 | 6 | #6974 |
| 1988 | 11 | #4172 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Amandeep as a Girl's Name
Amandeep is a true unisex name. As a girl's name, it has 183 recorded births since 1980.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1978–2010