Ammanda
A girl's name of Latin origin with 106 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Fewer than 106 Americans have ever been named Ammanda. It first appeared in SSA records in 1980 and peaked modestly at 11 births in 1990 — rare enough to be distinctive, with just enough history to feel grounded.
Ammanda is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Ammanda is a girl's baby name of Latin origin, a spelling variant of Amanda, from the Latin amandus, meaning 'worthy of love' or 'lovable.' Amanda was one of the most popular American girls' names of the 1980s and early 90s, ranking in the top 5 for over a decade.
Ammanda gives the beloved Amanda a doubled-M that creates a subtle visual variation while preserving the exact same warm, lovable meaning. The Latin gerundive construction makes it one of history's most directly affectionate names.
EtymologyShow more
Ammanda first shows up in U.S. Social Security records in 1980. First appearing in the 1980s, Ammanda emerged during a period of rapid naming innovation in America, when parents increasingly created new names or adopted them from global cultures.
Its Latin classification suggests a path from latin linguistic traditions into American usage, though the specific route — whether through immigration, literature, or cultural exchange — would require deeper historical research.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Ammanda has 15+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1980.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 42 | #9723 | ▼ |
| 1980s | 64 | #9313 | — |
The Story of Ammanda
A Millennial name
Peaking in 1990, Ammanda is a Millennial-era classic. Girls named Ammanda are most likely born between 1980 and 1996.
How rare is Ammanda?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Ammanda is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1980, peaked in the 1980s with 64 births that decade, and remains solidly popular today.
Ammanda by the numbers
- Would fill 2 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(15 years, 1980–1996)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 5 | #13646 |
| 1993 | 7 | #10657 |
| 1992 | 8 | #9531 |
| 1991 | 11 | #7452 |
| 1990 | 11 | #7327 |
| 1989 | 6 | #10915 |
| 1988 | 9 | #7724 |
| 1987 | 6 | #9892 |
| 1986 | 8 | #7778 |
| 1985 | 6 | #9360 |
| 1984 | 7 | #8186 |
| 1983 | 6 | #9060 |
| 1982 | 6 | #9274 |
| 1981 | 5 | #10485 |
| 1980 | 5 | #10457 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1980–1996