Will my child share the name Amanda with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 35 UK babies named Amanda per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Amanda in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Amanda becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Amanda is declining: down 248 places since 2020, to #983 in 2025. It peaked at #170 in 1996.

Is Amanda popular in the US as well as the UK?

Amanda is more popular in the US (#496) than in the UK (#1036). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.

Who are some famous people named Amanda?

Notable people named Amanda include: Amanda Knox, Amanda de Cadenet and Amanda Askell.

Is Amanda a popular baby name in the United States?

Amanda appears in the US top 500 at #496 in 2024 — moderately popular in America, though less so than in the UK.

👧 Girl's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #983

Amanda

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Amanda is a distinctive choice, ranked #983 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Amanda in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

#983

US Rank #493

About the Name Amanda

Amanda has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 301 places in five years. It was most popular in 1996 at #170 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Amanda is uncommon in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Amanda in their class.

In the US it ranks even higher at #496, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.

⭐ Famous People Named Amanda

Amanda Knox — Amanda Marie Knox is an American author.
Amanda de Cadenet — Amanda de Cadenet () is a British photographer, and media personality based in Los Angeles, United States.
Amanda Askell — Amanda Askell is a Scottish philosopher and AI researcher.

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