Holding steady.
Popularity of Amantha since 1957
Babies named Amantha per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 5 |
| 1960s | 24 |
| 1970s | 36 |
| 1980s | 70 |
| 1990s | 23 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 5 |
Meaning & origin
Amantha is a modern feminine name that first appeared in U.S. Social Security records in 1957, placing it among the wave of invented names from the mid-20th century. It reached its peak usage in 1982, though it has never entered the top 1,000 names nationally. The trajectory of Amantha has remained fairly stable, never experiencing a dramatic spike or decline. While the name has no traditional etymology, it fits within a pattern of fashionable endings like -antha, seen in names such as Samantha and Cynthia. Amantha has not been recorded with high frequency in any single state, reflecting its overall rarity. Families choosing Amantha today appreciate its modern, melodic sound without the weight of historical associations.
Amantha first appeared in U.S. records in 1957, during a period when invented feminine names ending in -antha (like Samantha) were fashionable. It does not have a traditional etymology or roots in an ancient language, but is instead a modern coinage combining the popular 'a-' prefix with the 'mantha' ending, possibly influenced by Samantha or Amanda.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Amy, Mandy, Annie, Manna
Sibling names for Amantha
Names that share Amantha's style, for a brother or sister.
