Miranda
Miranda is a Latin name meaning 'worthy of admiration' or 'wonderful,' invented by William Shakespeare for the heroine in his play 'The Tempest.' The name embodies grace, intelligence, and wonder.
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 416. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 1,570
- 2012: 1,475
- 2013: 1,302
- 2014: 1,353
- 2015: 1,135
- 2016: 1,138
- 2017: 939
- 2018: 861
- 2019: 698
- 2020: 556
- 2021: 513
- 2022: 563
- 2023: 520
- 2024: 479
- 2025: 437
- 2026 (projected): 416
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce across most languages
- •Strong literary connection appeals to book-loving parents
- •Associated with 'Miranda Rights' in U.S. law enforcement
- •Balances formality with friendly nickname options
Similar Names
Famous People
Miranda Kerr
Australian supermodel and businesswoman
Miranda Richardson
British actress
Miranda Lambert
Country music singer-songwriter
Lin-Manuel Miranda
Composer and playwright (male bearer)
Statistics
114,979
Total births since 1880
1995
Peak year
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