Miranda
Miranda: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /mɪˈɹændə/
Meaning and origin of Miranda
Root meaning: “admirable”
- A female given name originating as a coinage [in turn from Latin].
Etymology
Coined by William Shakespeare for a character in The Tempest; feminine of Latin mirandus (“admirable”).
How popular is Miranda?
Since 1880, 114,979 girls and 189 boys in the U.S. have been named Miranda (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #57 in 1995. Its highest rank for boys was #4068 in 1974. In 2025 it ranked #656 for girls, with 437 babies given the name.
Names similar to Miranda
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Sibling name ideas for Miranda
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Miranda FAQ
What does the name Miranda mean?
Miranda traces back to a root meaning "admirable". A female given name originating as a coinage [in turn from Latin]. Coined by William Shakespeare for a character in The Tempest; feminine of Latin mirandus (“admirable”).
What is the origin of the name Miranda?
Miranda is listed as a name of Latin origin.
How popular is the name Miranda?
Since 1880, 114,979 girls and 189 boys in the U.S. have been named Miranda (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #57 in 1995. Its highest rank for boys was #4068 in 1974. In 2025 it ranked #656 for girls, with 437 babies given the name.
Is Miranda a boy or girl name?
Miranda is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 114,979 girls and 189 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.