Miranda Girl

Popularity: #544 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: mih-RAN-duh //mɪˈrændə//

Origin: Latin; Spanish

Meaning: Latin: admirable; Spanish: wonderful

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Miranda has its roots in Latin, deriving from the word "mirandus," which means "worthy of admiration" or "to be admired." The term entered the English language through the influence of literature, particularly with the character Miranda in William Shakespeare's play "The Tempest," written in the early 17th century. This character, the daughter of the magician Prospero, is often associated with themes of innocence and wonder, which further solidified the name's connotations of beauty and admiration in the English-speaking world.

Historically, the name Miranda was relatively uncommon before Shakespeare's use, but it gained traction in the 19th century as a result of the Romantic movement, which celebrated individualism and emotional expression. The character of Miranda, with her purity and strength, resonated with the ideals of the time, leading to its adoption in various cultures.

Additionally, the name has been used in various literary and artistic contexts, reinforcing its association with admiration and virtue. Culturally, Miranda has been embraced in various forms of art and literature, often symbolizing grace and beauty.

The name has also been associated with several notable figures throughout history, including Miranda of the Spanish Enlightenment, who contributed to the intellectual discourse of the period. The name's enduring appeal can be attributed to its lyrical quality and the positive attributes associated with its meaning.

Diminutive forms like Mira have also emerged, further enriching the name's cultural tapestry.

Famous people named Miranda

In this section, you will find notable people named Miranda. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Miranda who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Miranda who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

Please note that not every baby name in our database currently has a famous namesake listed. If you would like to suggest a name we may have missed or submit a correction, feel free to contact us. We review and finalize additions and corrections within 24 hours.

Miranda Kerr is a model best known for her work with Victoria's Secret, her skincare line KORA Organics, and her appearances in various fashion magazines.

Miranda Cosgrove is an actress and singer best known for her role in iCarly, Despicable Me, and School of Rock.

Miranda Lambert is a country music singer and songwriter best known for her albums Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, Platinum, and The Weight of These Wings.

Miranda July is a filmmaker, artist, and writer best known for her films Me and You and Everyone We Know, The Future, and Kajillionaire.

Fictional characters named Miranda

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Miranda Priestly is a fictional character from the novel and film The Devil Wears Prada. She is the powerful and demanding editor-in-chief of a high-fashion magazine, serving as both a mentor and a formidable challenge to the protagonist.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Miranda, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

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Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Miranda. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

AmandaSabrinaMelindaMirabelCassandraSerenaVanessaElena

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Miranda was first seen in the United States in 1881.

Miranda has ranked as high as #117 nationally, which occurred in 1995, and has been most popular in Texas, California, Ohio, Florida, and New York.

In the past 5 years the name Miranda has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Miranda is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Miranda was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Miranda.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 437 0 437
2024 479 0 479
2023 520 0 520
2022 563 0 563
2021 518 5 513
2020 556 0 556
2019 698 0 698
2018 861 0 861
2017 939 0 939
2016 1,138 0 1,138
2015 1,135 0 1,135
2014 1,353 0 1,353
2013 1,302 0 1,302
2012 1,475 0 1,475
2011 1,570 0 1,570
2010 1,784 5 1,779
2009 1,813 0 1,813
2008 2,066 0 2,066
2007 2,277 5 2,272
2006 2,500 0 2,500
2005 2,368 10 2,358
2004 2,620 7 2,613
2003 2,118 0 2,118
2002 2,272 0 2,272
2001 2,691 7 2,684
2000 3,043 0 3,043
1999 3,433 0 3,433
1998 4,151 8 4,143
1997 4,599 9 4,590
1996 4,568 0 4,568
1995 5,984 6 5,978
1994 5,464 8 5,456
1993 3,587 6 3,581
1992 3,695 0 3,695
1991 3,827 7 3,820
1990 2,967 6 2,961
1989 2,335 9 2,326
1988 1,983 7 1,976
1987 1,986 9 1,977
1986 2,043 7 2,036
1985 2,275 8 2,267
1984 2,486 6 2,480
1983 2,487 8 2,479
1982 2,526 6 2,520
1981 2,248 9 2,239
1980 2,424 8 2,416
1979 1,600 7 1,593
1978 1,415 0 1,415
1977 1,121 0 1,121
1976 1,052 8 1,044
1975 882 0 882
1974 942 8 934
1973 325 0 325
1972 310 0 310
1971 280 0 280
1970 216 0 216
1969 213 0 213
1968 229 0 229
1967 166 0 166
1966 159 0 159
1965 139 0 139
1964 109 0 109
1963 154 0 154
1962 113 0 113
1961 137 0 137
1960 107 0 107
1959 142 0 142
1958 113 0 113
1957 161 0 161
1956 82 0 82
1955 72 0 72
1954 77 0 77
1953 51 0 51
1952 33 0 33
1951 35 0 35
1950 29 0 29
1949 18 0 18
1948 24 0 24
1947 16 0 16
1946 20 0 20
1945 6 0 6
1944 12 0 12
1943 17 0 17
1942 16 0 16
1941 20 0 20
1940 8 0 8
1939 6 0 6
1938 6 0 6
1937 6 0 6
1936 9 0 9
1934 9 0 9
1930 6 0 6
1929 7 0 7
1927 12 0 12
1926 7 0 7
1925 13 0 13
1924 7 0 7
1923 10 0 10
1922 7 0 7
1921 10 0 10
1920 14 0 14
1919 11 0 11
1918 11 0 11
1917 16 0 16
1916 14 0 14
1915 6 0 6
1914 8 0 8
1913 5 0 5
1912 7 0 7
1910 6 0 6
1909 9 0 9
1906 7 0 7
1905 6 0 6
1900 14 0 14
1899 10 0 10
1898 7 0 7
1897 8 0 8
1896 6 0 6
1895 6 0 6
1894 5 0 5
1892 10 0 10
1891 6 0 6
1890 6 0 6
1889 11 0 11
1888 7 0 7
1887 10 0 10
1886 7 0 7
1885 6 0 6
1884 8 0 8
1883 7 0 7
1882 5 0 5
1881 9 0 9

Top States for Miranda (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
TX 120
28%
CA 84
19%
FL 50
12%
AZ 19
4%
GA 16
4%
PA 16
4%
NY 14
3%
IL 13
3%
UT 12
3%
NC 11
3%
CO 11
3%
NJ 10
2%
NV 9
2%
TN 9
2%
WA 8
2%
AL 7
2%
VA 6
1%
SC 6
1%
IN 6
1%
OH 5
1%