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Miranda
GirlLatin, English· “worthy of admiration”
- Meaning
- worthy of admiration
- Origin
- Latin, English
- Pronunciation
- mur-AN-duh
- Syllables
- 3
- US rank 2025
- #656
- US babies 2025
- 437
- Best rank
- #57 (1995)
- Peak year
- 1995
Meaning and origin of Miranda
Miranda is a Latin and English name that means “worthy of admiration”.
Miranda is a name created by William Shakespeare for the heroine of The Tempest, the daughter of the exiled magician Prospero. He formed it from the Latin mirandus, meaning "worthy of admiration" or "wonderful." Miranda's famous line about a "brave new world" has kept the character in cultural memory. The name was little used until the twentieth century, when it spread in English-speaking countries. One of the moons of Uranus is also named Miranda, following the custom of naming them after Shakespearean characters. The name feels literary, confident and graceful, with Randi or Mira as nicknames.
Other spellings with the same sound: Maranda.
Popularity over time
Miranda first appears in US Social Security records in 1881. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 74 different years, starting in 1881. Its best national rank was #57 in 1995, the same year it reached its highest count of 5,978 babies. In 2025, 437 babies were named Miranda, and it ranked #656 nationally. That is 62% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #2,548 in 1920, #1,784 in 1950, #128 in 1980, #112 in 2000, #174 in 2010, and #656 in 2025. Of the 114,979 US girls named Miranda since records began, 37% were born in the 1990s, its biggest decade. The 2000s come next, with 23,739 babies. Since 2010, 15,318 more have been named Miranda.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Marissa, Mariah, Brooke, Briana, and Cheyenne.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Miranda ranked highest in Arizona, Texas, and Colorado.
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Miranda is usually pronounced mur-AN-duh, with three syllables. It has seven letters, starts with M and ends in “-da”. Names that sound the same but are spelled differently include Maranda.
Middle names for Miranda
A few middle names that flow with Miranda: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Miranda
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Miranda mean?
Miranda is a Latin and English name that means “worthy of admiration”.
What is the origin of the name Miranda?
Miranda has Latin and English roots. Miranda is a name created by William Shakespeare for the heroine of The Tempest, the daughter of the exiled magician Prospero.
Is Miranda a popular name?
Yes. Miranda ranked #656 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Miranda a boy or girl name?
Miranda is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Miranda?
Miranda is usually pronounced mur-AN-duh. 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