Miranda
mih-RAN-dah · 3 syllables
♀ Female ◎ Latin ◈ 3 syllables
"Worthy of admiration, wonderful"

From Latin

Miranda means worthy of admiration — from the Latin mirandus. Shakespeare invented the name for The Tempest's heroine — the girl who sees other humans for the first time and exclaims O brave new world! Miranda rights protect every arrested person in America. Lin-Manuel Miranda created Hamilton. Three syllables of Shakespeare's wonder, constitutional rights, and Broadway revolution.

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Miranda at a glance
MeaningWorthy of admiration, wonderful
OriginLatin
GenderFemale
Syllables3
NumerologyLife Path 6
US Rank (today)#459
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Why parents love Miranda
  • Shakespeare INVENTED this name for The Tempest.
  • Miranda rights are fundamental to American justice.
  • Lin-Manuel Miranda created Hamilton.
  • Three syllables with a wondering, musical sound: mih-RAN-dah.
  • The meaning worthy of admiration is directly beautiful.
The vibe of Miranda
worthy of admirationShakespeareTempestbrave new worldMiranda rightsHamiltonwonder
Origin & history of Miranda
Latin mirandus (wonderful/worthy of admiration) Shakespeare's Miranda
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Latin roots
Miranda comes from the Latin meaning worthy of admiration. Shakespeare invented the name for The Tempest (1611) — Miranda exclaims O brave new world, that has such people in't! Miranda rights (from Miranda v. Arizona, 1966) protect arrested persons. Lin-Manuel Miranda created Hamilton.
2
First recorded
Earliest known use: Shakespeare's The Tempest (1611); Miranda v. Arizona (1966).
3
Today
Miranda remains a beloved choice, ranking #459 in the US. 114,730 babies have been named Miranda since 1881.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names, SSA data
How popular is Miranda?
1995 peak year
Miranda has been losing ground. Once far more common, it has been declining steadily in recent years. It currently ranks around #459, with about 740 babies named Miranda each year. In 1995, 5,978 babies were named Miranda (ranked #57 nationally). Total registrations across all years since 1880: roughly 114,730.
Year-by-year registrations 1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
5,978 Babies named in peak year
(ranked #57)
740 Avg. per year
(last decade)
7,400 Total registrations
last 10 years
114,730 All-time total
(since 1880)
Popularity in the US today (rank #459) Popular
↓ Declining in recent years
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Numerology of Miranda
6
Life path number
The Nurturer
Nurturing, love and responsibility.

Miranda's Life Path 9 is the humanitarian's number — admiring all humanity. People named Miranda tend to be wondering, rights-protecting, and gifted at seeing the world with fresh eyes.

Sees with fresh eyes
O brave new world
Rights-protecting
Shakespeare's invention
Hamilton-level revolution
M4
I9
R9
A1
N5
D4
A1
Sum: 33 → Life path 6
Personality of Miranda
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Nurturing heart
They notice when someone is struggling before anyone else.
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Creates warmth
Their circle is warmer for their presence.
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Strong morals
They know what's right and stand by it.
🌸
Quietly selfless
They give and give, often without realising how much.
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