
The short answer
Miracle is a feminine name used in English. Behind the Name describes it this way: "From the English word miracle for an extraordinary event, ultimately deriving from Latin miraculum ‘wonder, marvel’." It ranked #492 for girls in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, from the English word miracle for an extraordinary event, ultimately deriving from Latin miraculum ‘wonder, marvel’. The entry lists its usage as English (Modern).
Editorial confidence: established
Popularity
Miracle ranked #492 for girls in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #492 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Miracle mean?
Miracle means "wonder, marvel", according to Behind the Name.
Is Miracle a popular name?
Miracle ranked #492 for girls in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Miracle a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Miracle appears in the girls' list; Behind the Name labels it feminine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Miracle — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.