Girl name · Latin
Miranda
Name meaning, origin and popularity
: worthy of admirationMiranda is a girl's name that comes from Latin and means "worthy of admiration". It is used in English and Spanish.
- Meaning
- Worthy of admiration
- Origin
- Latin
- Gender
- Girl
- US rank
- #656 in 2025
Meaning and origin of Miranda
As a girl's name, Miranda comes from Latin and means "worthy of admiration". It is used in English and Spanish.
In Spanish, say mee-RAHN-dah. Respellings are a guide; accents vary by region.
Miranda is also a surname: the 330th most common in the 2020 US Census, held by 93,203 people. See the most common last names.
Meanings come from published name dictionaries, led by Behind the Name. How we research names
Miranda on Nomezo lists
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“Latin for admirable; Miranda Lambert”
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“Worthy of admiration; Latin. Coined by Shakespeare. Say mee-RAHN-dah”
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“Small Uranus moon with giant cliffs, named for the heroine of The Tempest”
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“Worthy of admiration; Latin. Coined by Shakespeare for The Tempest”
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How popular is Miranda?
- US rank in 2025
- #656
- 437 babies, 272 per million girls
- Best rank
- #57 in 1995
- 5,978 babies that year
- Babies since 1881
- At least 114,979
- Years with under 5 are not listed
| 1880s | 53 per million |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 29 per million |
| 1900s | 12 per million |
| 1910s | 10 per million |
| 1920s | 7 per million |
| 1930s | 4 per million |
| 1940s | 11 per million |
| 1950s | 41 per million |
| 1960s | 84 per million |
| 1970s | 525 per million |
| 1980s | 1,323 per million |
| 1990s | 2,345 per million |
| 2000s | 1,285 per million |
| 2010s | 700 per million |
| 2020s | 315 per million |
| Year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #277 | #344 | #367 | #446 | #543 | #587 | #547 | #574 | #623 | #656 |
Source: US Social Security Administration baby-name data, 1880 to 2025, as published in 2026. Each spelling is counted separately, a name given to fewer than 5 babies of one sex in a year is left out, and few people born before 1937 have records, which is why the chart shows babies per million rather than raw counts.
Other forms of Miranda
The same name in other languages and spellings, with the same meaning and origin.
- RandiWorthy of admiration (Latin, girl)
Names spelled like Miranda
One or two letters apart, but from a different root: they look alike without sharing a meaning.
- MilanaGracious, dear (Slavic, girl)
Names with a similar meaning
Middle names for Miranda
Picked from our middle-name lists with a different first letter and a shorter length, so the full name flows.
More girl names from Latin
- LauraLaurel tree (Latin, girl)
- OliviaOlive tree (Latin, girl)
- CarinaDear, beloved (Latin, girl)
- EmiliaRival, striving to equal (Latin, girl)
- FloraFlower, blossom (Latin, girl)
- MarinaOf the sea (Latin, girl)
- ReginaQueen (Latin, girl)
- ValentinaStrong, healthy (Latin, girl)
- CelesteHeavenly, of the sky (Latin, girl)
- ClaraClear, bright (Latin, girl)
Miranda: common questions
What does the name Miranda mean?
Miranda comes from Latin and means "worthy of admiration".
Is Miranda a boy or girl name?
Miranda is mainly a girl's name.
Where does the name Miranda come from?
Miranda comes from Latin and means "worthy of admiration". Today it is used in English and Spanish.
How popular is the name Miranda?
Miranda ranked #656 in the US in 2025, with 437 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
What are other forms of Miranda?
Forms of Miranda with the same meaning and origin include Randi (English).
What middle names go with Miranda?
Middle names that flow well with Miranda include Amber, Hope, Jade, Jane and Lucy. A different first letter and a contrasting length usually sound best.