Girl
Miranda
worthy of admiration
About Miranda
Stately yet approachable, Miranda commands attention without demanding it. This name carries theatrical and literary associations that lend it cultural depth and artistic resonance. Miranda strikes an impressive balance between being well-established and relatively uncommon, offering familiarity without ubiquity. The three syllables create a satisfying rhythm that's neither too short nor too long. Miranda sounds polished and educated, suggesting someone articulate and thoughtful. The name transitions seamlessly across life stages, working perfectly for a baby, teenager, and adult alike. Its ending gives it a feminine quality while the overall structure maintains strength and substance. Miranda rarely requires explanation or spelling out, yet it stands apart from more common choices. The name offers several nickname possibilities while remaining beautiful in its full form. Parents who choose Miranda often appreciate names with literary connections and classical elegance. It works well internationally despite its specific linguistic roots, demonstrating cross-cultural adaptability. Miranda represents that ideal combination of distinctive and dignified.
Popularity of the Name Miranda
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1881 | #612 | ||||
| 1882 | #995 | ||||
| 1883 | #797 | ||||
| 1884 | #832 | ||||
| 1886 | #963 | ||||
| 1887 | #777 | ||||
| 1889 | #828 | ||||
| 1892 | #998 | ||||
| 1957 | #794 | ||||
| 1958 | #977 | ||||
| 1959 | #862 | #314 | |||
| 1961 | #920 | ||||
| 1963 | #843 | #306 | |||
| 1965 | #852 | #276 | |||
| 1966 | #779 | #289 | |||
| 1967 | #764 | #293 | #440 | ||
| 1968 | #642 | #376 | #387 | ||
| 1969 | #682 | #238 | |||
| 1970 | #712 | #205 | #502 | ||
| 1971 | #610 | #218 | #539 | ||
| 1972 | #538 | #239 | #530 | ||
| 1973 | #520 | #239 | #364 | ||
| 1974 | #275 | #177 | #541 | ||
| 1975 | #274 | #173 | #489 | ||
| 1976 | #231 | #197 | #481 | ||
| 1977 | #222 | #176 | #455 | ||
| 1978 | #183 | #178 | |||
| 1979 | #174 | #164 | |||
| 1980 | #128 | #346 | #472 | ||
| 1981 | #128 | #265 | #281 | ||
| 1982 | #117 | #240 | #352 | ||
| 1983 | #118 | #374 | #342 | ||
| 1984 | #114 | #326 | #360 | ||
| 1985 | #128 | #285 | #322 | ||
| 1986 | #137 | #304 | #507 | ||
| 1987 | #140 | #552 | |||
| 1988 | #144 | #307 | |||
| 1989 | #130 | #305 | #489 | ||
| 1990 | #112 | #497 | |||
| 1991 | #90 | #381 | #587 | #117 | |
| 1992 | #89 | #441 | #109 | ||
| 1993 | #89 | #115 | |||
| 1994 | #61 | #93 | |||
| 1995 | #57 | #377 | #84 | ||
| 1996 | #76 | #611 | #109 | ||
| 1997 | #70 | #406 | #113 | ||
| 1998 | #80 | #384 | #101 | ||
| 1999 | #94 | #387 | #501 | #137 | |
| 2000 | #112 | #489 | #162 | ||
| 2001 | #128 | #487 | #159 | ||
| 2002 | #147 | #468 | #734 | #206 | |
| 2003 | #158 | #544 | #206 | ||
| 2004 | #128 | #509 | #183 | ||
| 2005 | #145 | #665 | #807 | #192 | |
| 2006 | #139 | #607 | #262 | ||
| 2007 | #154 | #745 | #995 | #283 | |
| 2008 | #163 | #668 | #351 | ||
| 2009 | #182 | #810 | #388 | ||
| 2010 | #174 | #830 | #415 | ||
| 2011 | #200 | #911 | #403 | ||
| 2012 | #213 | #451 | |||
| 2013 | #245 | #361 | |||
| 2014 | #239 | #437 | |||
| 2015 | #280 | #439 | |||
| 2016 | #277 | #475 | |||
| 2017 | #344 | #500 | |||
| 2018 | #367 | #497 | |||
| 2019 | #446 | #811 | |||
| 2020 | #543 | #799 | |||
| 2021 | #587 | #810 | #646 | ||
| 2022 | #547 | ||||
| 2023 | #574 | ||||
| 2024 | #623 | ||||
| 2025 | #656 | ||||
| 1962 | #338 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Miranda
Names Similar to Miranda
Nicknames for Miranda
- Mira
- Randi
- Mandy
- Miri
- Mimi
Famous People Named Miranda
| Miranda Kerr | Australian model |
| Miranda Lambert | American singer-songwriter |
| Miranda Richardson | British actress |
| Miranda July | American filmmaker and writer |
| Miranda Hart | British comedian and actress |
| Miranda Otto | Australian actress |
| Miranda Cosgrove | American actress and singer |
| Miranda Bailey | British businesswoman and author |
| Miranda Raison | British actress |
| Miranda Wong | Hong Kong singer |
| Miranda May | American actress |
| Miranda Brooke | American singer |
| Miranda Lee Richards | American singer-songwriter |
| Miranda Garrison | American choreographer |
| Miranda Rae Mayo | American singer |
| Miranda Hennessy | Australian actress |
| Miranda Jane | British actress |
Characters Named Miranda
| Miranda Priestly | character from "The Devil Wears Prada" |
| Miranda Hobbes | character from the TV series "Sex and the City" |
| Miranda Lotto | character from the manga series "D.Gray-man" |
| Miranda Lawson | character from the TV series "Firefly" |
| Miranda Tate | character from the film "The Dark Knight Rises" |
| Miranda Keyes | character from the video game series "Halo" |
| Miranda Frost | character from the film "Die Another Day" |
| Miranda Grey | character from the film "Gothika" |
| Miranda Bailey | character from the TV series "Private Practice" |
| Miranda Sings | YouTube personality and fictional character |
| Miranda Presley | character from the film "The Last Song" |
| Miranda Hilliard | character from the film "Mrs. Doubtfire" |