Miranda: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced mih-RAN-duh · 3 syllables
Miranda means “admirable”, from English.
Coined by William Shakespeare for a character in The Tempest; feminine of Latin mirandus (“admirable”).
- Meaning
- admirable
- Origin
- English
- Pronunciation
- mih-RAN-duh
- US rank (2025)
- #654
- US babies a year
- about 508 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 1990
- Style
- Literary
How popular is Miranda?
Miranda was the #654 name in the US in 2025, given to 437 babies. It’s used less than it was: down 64% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 1990.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #654 |
| Australia | #576 |
How old are people named Miranda?
Half of US adults named Miranda are older than 32; most are between 20 and 51. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Sibling names for Miranda
Names that real brothers and sisters of people named Miranda have, from family records on Wikidata, most common first.
Names like Miranda
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
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Questions about Miranda
What does the name Miranda mean?
Miranda means “admirable”. It comes from English.
How do you pronounce Miranda?
Miranda is pronounced mih-RAN-duh.
How popular is the name Miranda?
Miranda was the #654 name in the US in 2025, given to 437 babies. It’s used less than it was: down 64% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 1990.
How old are people named Miranda?
Half of US adults named Miranda are older than 32. Most are between 20 and 51.