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SHAHR-luht
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Miracle
GirlEnglish, Latin· “a miracle, a wonder”
- Meaning
- a miracle, a wonder
- Origin
- English, Latin
- Pronunciation
- MIHR-uh-kuhl
- Syllables
- 3
- US rank 2025
- #492
- US babies 2025
- 603
- Best rank
- #366 (2017)
- Peak year
- 2016
Meaning and origin of Miracle
Miracle is an English and Latin name that means “a miracle, a wonder”.
Miracle is taken from the English word for a marvelous event, which comes through Old French from the Latin miraculum, an object of wonder, related to mirari, to wonder at. As a given name it belongs to the group of word names, alongside Destiny, Blessing and Heaven, that express a family's joy and gratitude. It came into use in the United States in the late twentieth century. Miracle is bold and heartfelt, and families sometimes choose it to mark a much-longed-for arrival.
Popularity over time
Miracle first appears in US Social Security records in 1960. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 31 different years, starting in 1995. Its best national rank was #366 in 2017, and the most babies received it in 2016, when 875 were named Miracle. In 2025, 603 babies were named Miracle, and it ranked #492 nationally. Its use has been fairly steady over the past decade.
Its national rank moved from #2,207 in 1980, #524 in 2000, #518 in 2010, and #492 in 2025. Of the 21,471 US girls named Miracle since records began, 36% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2000s come next, with 6,160 babies.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Scarlet, Aylin, Kennedi, Aviana, and Jimena.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Miracle ranked highest in Alabama, South Carolina, and Arkansas.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | #214 | 22 |
| South Carolina | #215 | 23 |
| Arkansas | #261 | 12 |
| Georgia | #275 | 37 |
| Mississippi | #292 | 10 |
Gender, sound and spelling
About 97% of US babies named Miracle over the last 20 years were girls, with a small share of boys.
Miracle is usually pronounced MIHR-uh-kuhl, with three syllables. It has seven letters, starts with M and ends in “-le”.
Middle names for Miracle
A few middle names that flow with Miracle: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Miracle
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Miracle mean?
Miracle is an English and Latin name that means “a miracle, a wonder”.
What is the origin of the name Miracle?
Miracle has English and Latin roots. Miracle is taken from the English word for a marvelous event, which comes through Old French from the Latin miraculum, an object of wonder, related to mirari, to wonder at.
Is Miracle a popular name?
Yes. Miracle ranked #492 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Miracle a boy or girl name?
Miracle is mainly a girl's name. About 97% of US babies named Miracle over the last 20 years were girls, with a small share of boys.
How do you pronounce Miracle?
Miracle is usually pronounced MIHR-uh-kuhl. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings