Holding steady.
Popularity of Manda since 1880
Babies named Manda per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1975, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Manda's real moment was 1888.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 175 |
| 1890s | 203 |
| 1900s | 197 |
| 1910s | 251 |
| 1920s | 252 |
| 1930s | 126 |
| 1940s | 96 |
| 1950s | 113 |
| 1960s | 125 |
| 1970s | 695 |
| 1980s | 729 |
| 1990s | 249 |
| 2000s | 70 |
| 2010s | 13 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Manda is a name of uncertain origin but likely derives as a short form of Amanda (Latin for 'worthy of love') or possibly from a Zulu name meaning 'power'. First recorded in the United States in 1880, its peak year was 1888, though it never entered the top 1000. The name has remained stable in rarity, with no top states showing notable usage. Manda offers a concise alternative to the more common Amanda, appealing to those seeking a short, historic name with multiple cultural connections.
Manda has multiple possible origins. In English-speaking countries, it is often considered a short form of Amanda, derived from the Latin word 'amanda' (feminine gerundive of amare, 'to love'), meaning 'worthy of love'. Alternatively, it may be a feminine form of the Zulu name Manda, meaning 'power'. The name saw modest use in the United States in the late 19th century, particularly in the 1880s, but has since become rare.
“Manda” around the world
Where Manda lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
10
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Sibling names for Manda
Names that share Manda's style, for a brother or sister.
