Manda
Manda is a girl's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Worthy of love or deserving to be loved.
Origin and history
Manda originated as a short form of Amanda, derived from the Latin gerundive meaning 'deserving to be loved' or 'worthy of love'. It was used moderately in the late 19th and 20th centuries in the United States, but it has become extremely rare in recent years. Today, it functions either as an independent given name or an informal nickname.
Popularity in the United States
3,294 babies in the United States have been named Manda since 1880. It ranks #3101 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- TX (19.3 %)
- CA (15.1 %)
- KY (13.4 %)
- OH (9.3 %)
- PA (7.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 175 |
| 1890-1900 | 203 |
| 1900-1910 | 197 |
| 1910-1920 | 251 |
| 1920-1930 | 252 |
| 1930-1940 | 126 |
| 1940-1950 | 96 |
| 1950-1960 | 113 |
| 1960-1970 | 125 |
| 1970-1980 | 695 |
| 1980-1990 | 729 |
| 1990-2000 | 249 |
| 2000-2010 | 70 |
| 2010-2019 | 13 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Fun facts
- Manda developed naturally as a hypocorism or short form for Amanda before being registered as an independent given name.
- The name was most commonly given in the United States during the late 19th century and late 20th century.