Miranda Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Miranda is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Miranda?
Miranda is spelled M-I-R-A-N-D-A. The name has 7 letters.
Miranda at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Miranda derives from the Latin word “mirandus,” meaning “admirable” or “wonderful.”
- Origin
- Miranda is commonly associated with Latin origins, as it appears in classical Latin texts with the meaning related to admiration or wonder.
- Pronunciation
- mi-RAN-da · 3 syllables
Miranda Popularity in 2025
Rank#654
Recorded Births437
- Girls usage fell 31 places to #654 and recorded 42 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Miranda Mean?
Miranda derives from the Latin word “mirandus,” meaning “admirable” or “wonderful.”
Origin: Miranda is commonly associated with Latin origins, as it appears in classical Latin texts with the meaning related to admiration or wonder.
How Do You Pronounce Miranda?
Pronunciationmi-RAN-da
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Miranda?
- History
- The name Miranda is used as a character name in William Shakespeare's play “The Tempest,” which may have influenced its usage in English-speaking countries.
Miranda Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2005 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 437 | #654 |
| 2024 | Girls | 479 | #623 |
| 2023 | Girls | 520 | #571 |
| 2022 | Girls | 563 | #546 |
| 2021 | Girls | 513 | #587 |
| 2021 | Boys | 5 | #12,146 |
| 2020 | Girls | 556 | #542 |
| 2019 | Girls | 698 | #446 |
| 2018 | Girls | 861 | #367 |
| 2017 | Girls | 939 | #344 |
| 2016 | Girls | 1,138 | #277 |
| 2015 | Girls | 1,135 | #279 |
| 2014 | Girls | 1,353 | #239 |
| 2013 | Girls | 1,302 | #245 |
| 2012 | Girls | 1,475 | #213 |
| 2011 | Girls | 1,570 | #200 |
| 2010 | Girls | 1,779 | #174 |
| 2010 | Boys | 5 | #12,231 |
| 2009 | Girls | 1,813 | #182 |
| 2008 | Girls | 2,066 | #162 |
| 2007 | Girls | 2,272 | #154 |
| 2007 | Boys | 5 | #12,367 |
| 2006 | Girls | 2,500 | #139 |
| 2005 | Girls | 2,358 | #145 |
When Was Miranda Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1995 · Girls
5,978 recorded births
National rank #57
1994 · Girls
5,456 recorded births
National rank #61
1997 · Girls
4,590 recorded births
National rank #70
1996 · Girls
4,568 recorded births
National rank #76
Where Miranda Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| AZ | #357 | 19 |
| TX | #368 | 93 |
| CO | #389 | 15 |
| OR | #396 | 9 |
| NV | #433 | 6 |
| FL | #489 | 37 |
| UT | #490 | 8 |
| CA | #503 | 66 |