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Miranda is a feminine name used in English and Dutch. Behind the Name describes it this way: "Derived from Latin mirandus meaning ‘admirable, worthy of being admired’. The name was created by Shakespeare for the heroine in his play The Tempest (1611), in which Miranda and her father Prospero are stranded on an island." It ranked #656 for girls in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, derived from Latin mirandus meaning ‘admirable, worthy of being admired’. The name was created by Shakespeare for the heroine in his play The Tempest (1611), in which Miranda and her father Prospero are stranded on an island. The entry lists its usage as English, Dutch, Italian.
Editorial confidence: established
Popularity
Miranda ranked #656 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 | #656 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Miranda mean?
Miranda means "admirable, worthy of being admired", according to Behind the Name.
Is Miranda a popular name?
Miranda ranked #656 for girls in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Miranda a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Miranda appears in the girls' list; Behind the Name labels it feminine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Miranda — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
