Miranda Name Meaning

Helen Doanna

By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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Fact: Miranda was even used by William Shakespeare in his play “The Tempest.”.

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A Deep Dive

Miranda Overview

Meaning

Worthy of admiration

Gender

Girl

Origin

Latin

Etymology

The name Miranda was popularized by Shakespeare in “The Tempest” and evolved into a common given name in English-speaking countries.

Pronunciation

/mɪˈræn.də/

Popularity

Miranda is widely used in English-speaking countries and parts of Europe. In 2023, Miranda ranked 575th for girls in the USA.

Syllable

3 syllables

Length

7 letters

Numerology

33 (Nurturing, Spiritual, Expressive, Altruistic)

Name Styles

Classic, Mythological, Traditional

Associated Traits

Admirable, intelligent, creative, elegant

Name Day

May 11th
A Deep Dive

Miranda Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Mirella, Mirinda, Myranda, Maranda, Miranda, Mirabelle, Mireille, Mirabel, Mirandia, Mirana

Common Nicknames

Mira, Mandy, Randi, Mimi, Miri, Randa, Mir, Andi, Mindy, Didi

Diminutives

Mirry, Randy, Andi, Mira, Mimi, Miri

Famous People

  • Miranda Kerr
    (Australian Model)
  • Miranda Cosgrove
    (American Actress)
  • Miranda Lambert
    (American Singer)
  • Miranda July
    (American Filmmaker)
  • Miranda Richardson
    (British Actress)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Miranda Priestly
    ("The Devil Wears Prada," Film)
  • "Miranda"
    (TV Series)
  • Miranda Hobbes
    ("Sex and the City," TV Series)

Places

  • Miranda State
    (Venezuela)
  • Miranda de Ebro City
    (Spain)
  • Miranda River
    (Brazil)

What Is the Meaning of Miranda?

Miranda means “worthy of admiration.” Those named Miranda are often seen as charming and charismatic, bringing joy and positivity to those around them.

What Is the Origin of The Name Miranda?

Miranda has its roots in Latin.

Miranda Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Miranda in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#5872021#5462022#5752023
Top 3 Rankings#571995#611994#701997

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Miranda

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023575
(-29 from 2022)
517
(-46 from 2022)
0.02956
2022546
(+41 from 2021)
563
(+52 from 2021)
0.03140
2021587
(-46 from 2020)
511
(-45 from 2020)
0.02852
2020541
(-95 from 2019)
556
(-142 from 2019)
0.03145
2019446
(-79 from 2018)
698
(-163 from 2018)
0.03804
2018367
(-23 from 2017)
861
(-78 from 2017)
0.04630
2017344
(-68 from 2016)
939
(-199 from 2016)
0.04970
2016276
(+2 from 2015)
1138
(+3 from 2015)
0.05878
2015278
(-39 from 2014)
1135
(-217 from 2014)
0.05818
2014239
(+6 from 2013)
1352
(+51 from 2013)
0.06911
2013245
(-32 from 2012)
1301
(-173 from 2012)
0.06749
2012213
(-13 from 2011)
1474
(-94 from 2011)
0.07600
2011200
(-26 from 2010)
1568
(-209 from 2010)
0.08092
2010174
(+8 from 2009)
1777
(-36 from 2009)
0.09063
2009182
(-20 from 2008)
1813
(-253 from 2008)
0.08953
2008162
(-8 from 2007)
2066
(-206 from 2007)
0.09919
2007154
(-15 from 2006)
2272
(-228 from 2006)
0.10735
2006139
(+6 from 2005)
2500
(+142 from 2005)
0.11959
2005145
(-17 from 2004)
2358
(-254 from 2004)
0.11618
2004128
(+30 from 2003)
2612
(+494 from 2003)
0.12945
2003158
(-11 from 2002)
2118
(-154 from 2002)
0.10556
2002147
(-19 from 2001)
2272
(-412 from 2001)
0.11504
2001128
(-16 from 2000)
2684
(-359 from 2000)
0.13549
2000112
(-18 from 1999)
3043
(-390 from 1999)
0.15247
199994
(-14 from 1998)
3433
(-710 from 1998)
0.17634
199880
(-10 from 1997)
4143
(-447 from 1997)
0.21372
199770
(+6 from 1996)
4590
(+22 from 1996)
0.24041
199676
(-19 from 1995)
4568
(-1410 from 1995)
0.23826
199557
(+4 from 1994)
5978
(+522 from 1994)
0.31110
199461
(+28 from 1993)
5456
(+1875 from 1993)
0.27988
199389
No change from 1992
3581
(-114 from 1992)
0.18164
199289
(+1 from 1991)
3695
(-124 from 1991)
0.18432
199190
(+22 from 1990)
3819
(+859 from 1990)
0.18781
1990112
(+18 from 1989)
2960
(+634 from 1989)
0.14408
1989130
(+14 from 1988)
2326
(+350 from 1988)
0.11676
1988144
(-4 from 1987)
1976
(-1 from 1987)
0.10275
1987140
(-3 from 1986)
1977
(-59 from 1986)
0.10548
1986137
(-9 from 1985)
2036
(-231 from 1985)
0.11032
1985128
(-14 from 1984)
2267
(-213 from 1984)
0.12279
1984114
(+4 from 1983)
2480
(+1 from 1983)
0.13752
1983118
(-1 from 1982)
2479
(-41 from 1982)
0.13852
1982117
(+11 from 1981)
2520
(+281 from 1981)
0.13890
1981128
No change from 1980
2239
(-177 from 1980)
0.12519
1980128
(+46 from 1979)
2416
(+822 from 1979)
0.13568
1979174
(+9 from 1978)
1594
(+179 from 1978)
0.09250
1978183
(+39 from 1977)
1415
(+293 from 1977)
0.08608
1977222
(+9 from 1976)
1122
(+78 from 1976)
0.06821
1976231
(+43 from 1975)
1044
(+162 from 1975)
0.06642
1975274
(+1 from 1974)
882
(-53 from 1974)
0.05651
1974275
(+245 from 1973)
935
(+609 from 1973)
0.05970
1973520
(+17 from 1972)
326
(+16 from 1972)
0.02098
1972537
(+71 from 1971)
310
(+30 from 1971)
0.01922
1971608
(+104 from 1970)
280
(+64 from 1970)
0.01598
1970712
(-30 from 1969)
216
(+3 from 1969)
0.01179
1969682
(-40 from 1968)
213
(-16 from 1968)
0.01208
1968642
(+121 from 1967)
229
(+63 from 1967)
0.01339
1967763
(+15 from 1966)
166
(+7 from 1966)
0.00967
1966778
(+68 from 1965)
159
(+20 from 1965)
0.00906
1965846
(+187 from 1964)
139
(+30 from 1964)
0.00761
19641033
(-191 from 1963)
109
(-45 from 1963)
0.00557
1963842
(+165 from 1962)
154
(+41 from 1962)
0.00775
19621007
(-87 from 1961)
113
(-24 from 1961)
0.00558
1961920
(+119 from 1960)
137
(+30 from 1960)
0.00660
19601039
(-178 from 1959)
107
(-35 from 1959)
0.00514
1959861
(+112 from 1958)
142
(+29 from 1958)
0.00683
1958973
(-178 from 1957)
113
(-48 from 1957)
0.00547
1957795
(+346 from 1956)
161
(+79 from 1956)
0.00767
19561141
(+35 from 1955)
82
(+10 from 1955)
0.00398
19551176
(-53 from 1954)
72
(-5 from 1954)
0.00359
19541123
(+235 from 1953)
77
(+26 from 1953)
0.00387
19531358
(+355 from 1952)
51
(+18 from 1952)
0.00264
19521713
(-102 from 1951)
33
(-2 from 1951)
0.00174
19511611
(+153 from 1950)
35
(+6 from 1950)
0.00189
19501764
(+576 from 1949)
29
(+11 from 1949)
0.00165
19492340
(-387 from 1948)
18
(-6 from 1948)
0.00103
19481953
(+577 from 1947)
24
(+8 from 1947)
0.00138
19472530
(-436 from 1946)
16
(-4 from 1946)
0.00088
19462094
(+1932 from 1945)
20
(+14 from 1945)
0.00124
19454026
(-1401 from 1944)
6
(-6 from 1944)
0.00045
19442625
(-475 from 1943)
12
(-5 from 1943)
0.00088
19432150
(+64 from 1942)
17
(+1 from 1942)
0.00118
19422214
(-404 from 1941)
16
(-4 from 1941)
0.00115
19411810
(+1398 from 1940)
20
(+12 from 1940)
0.00161
19403208
(+574 from 1939)
8
(+2 from 1939)
0.00068
19393782
(+65 from 1938)
6
No change from 1938
0.00053
19383847
(-47 from 1937)
6
No change from 1937
0.00053
19373800
(-944 from 1936)
6
(-3 from 1936)
0.00054
19362856
(+67 from 1934)
9
No change from 1934
0.00084
19350
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19342923
(+1124 from 1930)
9
(+3 from 1930)
0.00083
19330
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19320
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19310
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19304047
(-365 from 1929)
6
(-1 from 1929)
0.00051
19293682
(-983 from 1927)
7
(-5 from 1927)
0.00060
19280
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19272699
(+1174 from 1926)
12
(+5 from 1926)
0.00097
19263873
(-1256 from 1925)
7
(-6 from 1925)
0.00057
19252617
(+1385 from 1924)
13
(+6 from 1924)
0.00103
19244002
(-876 from 1923)
7
(-3 from 1923)
0.00054
19233126
(+885 from 1922)
10
(+3 from 1922)
0.00080
19224011
(-847 from 1921)
7
(-3 from 1921)
0.00056
19213164
(-701 from 1920)
10
(-4 from 1920)
0.00078
19202463
(+350 from 1919)
14
(+3 from 1919)
0.00113
19192813
(+9 from 1918)
11
No change from 1918
0.00094
19182822
(-722 from 1917)
11
(-5 from 1917)
0.00091
19172100
(+146 from 1916)
16
(+2 from 1916)
0.00142
19162246
(+1549 from 1915)
14
(+8 from 1915)
0.00129
19153795
(-1157 from 1914)
6
(-2 from 1914)
0.00059
19142638
(+549 from 1913)
8
(+3 from 1913)
0.00100
19133187
(-827 from 1912)
5
(-2 from 1912)
0.00076
19122360
(-220 from 1910)
7
(+1 from 1910)
0.00119
19110
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19102140
(-669 from 1909)
6
(-3 from 1909)
0.00143
19091471
(+82 from 1906)
9
(+2 from 1906)
0.00245
19080
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19070
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19061553
(+143 from 1905)
7
(+1 from 1905)
0.00223
19051696
(-688 from 1900)
6
(-8 from 1900)
0.00194
19040
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19030
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19020
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19010
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19001008
(+26 from 1899)
14
(+4 from 1899)
0.00441
18991034
(+345 from 1898)
10
(+3 from 1898)
0.00404
18981379
(-212 from 1897)
7
(-1 from 1897)
0.00255
18971167
(+249 from 1896)
8
(+2 from 1896)
0.00322
18961416
(+10 from 1895)
6
No change from 1895
0.00238
18951426
(+59 from 1894)
6
(+1 from 1894)
0.00243
18941485
(-527 from 1892)
5
(-5 from 1892)
0.00212
18930
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
1892958
(+255 from 1891)
10
(+4 from 1891)
0.00445
18911213
(-3 from 1890)
6
No change from 1890
0.00305
18901210
(-408 from 1889)
6
(-5 from 1889)
0.00298
1889802
(+234 from 1888)
11
(+4 from 1888)
0.00581
18881036
(-303 from 1887)
7
(-3 from 1887)
0.00370
1887733
(+164 from 1886)
10
(+3 from 1886)
0.00643
1886897
(+24 from 1885)
7
(+1 from 1885)
0.00455
1885921
(-128 from 1884)
6
(-2 from 1884)
0.00423
1884793
(-39 from 1883)
8
(+1 from 1883)
0.00581
1883754
(+154 from 1882)
7
(+2 from 1882)
0.00583
1882908
(-326 from 1881)
5
(-4 from 1881)
0.00432
1881582
First SSA data recorded
9
First SSA data recorded
0.00910
18800
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000

American States Popularity Rankings for Miranda

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#3202021#2782022#2662023

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#3792021#3192022#3882023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#12432021#9942022#10182023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#2432021#3262022#3902023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#5902021#6572022#7162023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#6832021#6512022#5732023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#8102021#9432022#7102023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#7312019#11772020#11722022

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#12022021#11152022#16262023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#8312021#6972022#7602023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#8172021#5192022#10192023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#7442021#7442022#11152023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#6922020#6982022#7132023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#7232020#6032021#5882023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#6992021#5742022#6122023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#8002020#5892021#7822022

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#6082017#8292018#8342019

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#6062020#6702022#7232023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#6232021#3892022#5042023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#9332021#5792022#9312023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#6762021#4282022#5012023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#2922018#4892019#4612020

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#9592016#8302018#9552019

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#8572018#5242020#7842023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#4302017#4672018#4472022

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#3592017#5662019#3672020

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#4762021#11672022#9302023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#4302017#5692018#6552021

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#5382016#4722017#4732019

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#7752020#10802022#9982023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#8152017#9742022#9422023

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#2122018#3902019#3022022

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#6272014#6412015#6402017

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#2922013#3762014#3742022

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#4842019#6642022#5172023

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#2092012#3432013#5062017

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#3382018#3502020#3502022

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#4442017#4982018#6112021

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#4252015#3352018#4322023

Maine (ME)

Maine (ME) flagMaine (ME)#1292006#2002007#2732010

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#2522008#2012009#2512011

North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota (ND) flagNorth Dakota (ND)#1532004#832006#2422013

New Hampshire (NH)

New Hampshire (NH) flagNew Hampshire (NH)#2742006#2612007#2212011

Montana (MT)

Montana (MT) flagMontana (MT)#1792005#2332007#2332010

Alaska (AK)

Alaska (AK) flagAlaska (AK)#2162010#2172011#1802018

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#2332005#2252007#1852009

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#1292012#1722013#2402014

Vermont (VT)

Vermont (VT) flagVermont (VT)#931998#1302003#1032004

Wyoming (WY)

Wyoming (WY) flagWyoming (WY)#1162000#1442007#962010

District of Columbia (DC)

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Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#2731999#2852000#2982004

Popularity Rankings for Miranda in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Mexico

Mexico flagMexico#402020#502021

Popularity in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico flagPuerto Rico#1272021#952022#882023

Popularity in Sweden

Sweden flagSweden#992009#2152022#2072023

Popularity in Chile

Chile flagChile#1252019#1312020#1142021

Popularity in Argentina

Argentina flagArgentina#1952013#1722014#1992015

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#2951988#2921989#3771991

Popularity in Iceland

Iceland flagIceland#2972022

Popularity in Poland

Poland flagPoland#3012018#4192019#3972021

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#3541997#3791999#4562000

Popularity in Norway

Norway flagNorway#5022016#5202017#4622019

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#9742020#6002021#6772022

Popularity in Switzerland

Switzerland flagSwitzerland#7772018#6022019#7562022

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#9222019#7522020#6662021

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#8762014#8962018#7642021

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#7832009#8622010#8942011

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Miranda a Name for Boys or Girls?

Miranda is used mainly for girls. The name’s elegant and melodic qualities contribute to its popularity among female names.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Miranda

Miranda in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Miranda Kerr (Model, 1983): An Australian model and businesswoman, one of the Victoria's Secret Angels.
  • Miranda Cosgrove (Actress, 1993): An American actress and singer, best known for her roles in "iCarly" and "Drake & Josh."
  • Miranda Lambert (Singer, 1983): An American country music singer and songwriter with multiple awards.
  • Miranda July (Filmmaker, 1974): An American filmmaker, artist, and writer known for her innovative work in various media.
  • Miranda Richardson (Actress, 1958): A British actress acclaimed for her roles in film, television, and theater.
  • Miranda Priestly ("The Devil Wears Prada," 2006 Film): A powerful and demanding fashion magazine editor-in-chief.
  • "Miranda" (2009 TV Series): A British sitcom starring Miranda Hart as a socially awkward joke shop owner.
  • Miranda Hobbes ("Sex and the City," 1998 TV Series): A career-focused lawyer navigating love and friendship in New York City.
  • Miranda State (Venezuela): A coastal state in Venezuela known for its beautiful beaches and vibrant culture.
  • Miranda de Ebro City (Spain): A historic city located in the province of Burgos, known for its medieval architecture.
  • Miranda River (Brazil): A river in the Pantanal region, famous for its biodiversity and wildlife.

Similar Names to Miranda

Sibling Names for Miranda