Name comparison
Amanda vs Mary
Mary is the more common of the two, with roughly 8.6x more bearers worldwide.
Side-by-side
| Metric | Amanda | Mary |
|---|---|---|
| Estimated bearers worldwide | 723,560 | 6,200,000 |
| Global rank | #46 | #13 |
| Rarity (worldwide) | 1 in 11,056 | 1 in 1,290 |
| Origin | n/a | Hebrew |
| Predominant gender | Female (99.7%) | Female (99.6%) |
| Countries with data | 1 | 2 |
| U.S. bearers | 723,560 | 1,355,849 |
How they differ
Mary has approximately 6.2M living bearers compared to 724k for Amanda - a ratio of about 8.6x.
Amanda originates from unknown origins. Mary originates from Hebrew (from Miriam; possibly 'beloved' or 'wished-for child').
Frequently asked questions
Is Amanda or Mary more popular?
Mary is more popular worldwide, with approximately 6,200,000 estimated living bearers compared to 723,560 for Amanda. That is roughly 8.6x more bearers of Mary.
What is the difference in origin between Amanda and Mary?
Amanda originates from unknown sources. Mary originates from Hebrew.
Are Amanda and Mary used for the same gender?
Both Amanda and Mary are predominantly used as female names.
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