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Manda

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Pronounced MAN-dah /ˈmæn.də/Medium

Meaning: A short form of Amanda, from the Latin amanda, 'worthy of love; lovable,' a gerundive of amare, 'to love.' Used as a standalone name.Low

In 30 seconds: A trim take on Amanda: Manda means 'worthy of love' (said 'MAN-dah'). Short and vintage.
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Origin MediumLatin, English
MeaningA short form of Amanda, from the Latin amanda, 'worthy of love; lovable,' a gerundive of amare, 'to love.' Used as a standalone name.
U.S. rank (2016)#17882 ↘ Falling
2016 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1975
Total births (all-time)≈ 3,294

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 197518802016

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Manda is a short form of Amanda, from Latin 'worthy of love; lovable.' Used on its own, it crested around 1975 and stayed uncommon beside Amanda and Mandy (said 'MAN-dah').

It peaked in the mid-1970s and remained modest. A short, warm form of Amanda.

Did you know? Manda clips Amanda ('worthy of love') to a brisk two beats. It had quiet standalone use, peaking around 1975, before longer forms like Amanda and Mandy dominated (said 'MAN-dah').
Overall data confidence 50%
References -- Manda — Short form of Amanda; Latin 'worthy of love'

Variations

MandyAmandaMandie

Nicknames

MandyMannie

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Manda mean?

Manda is a short form of Amanda, Latin for 'worthy of love; lovable.'

How do you pronounce Manda?

It's said MAN-dah /ˈmæn.də/ -- two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Manda a boy or girl name?

Manda is a girl's name.

How popular is Manda?

Manda is an uncommon short form; it saw modest use around the mid-nineteen-seventies and is rare today.

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