Well, parents are naming their children Eden and Heaven...so why not?

Ananda is historically a masculine Sanskrit name — a form of Anand — but the A ending and similarity to Amanda give it a feminine flavor in the English-speaking world. In fact, it is currently used more often among baby girls in the US.

A strong sounding name with a joyful meaning.

Genuine Indian name some parents turn to as an Amanda alternative; also connected to a network of spiritual communities.