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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.
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The vibe of Miranda
worthy of admirationShakespeareTempestbrave new worldMiranda rightsHamiltonwonder
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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.
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First recorded
Earliest known use: Shakespeare's The Tempest (1611); Miranda v. Arizona (1966).
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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
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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)
(ranked #57)
740
Avg. per year
(last decade)
(last decade)
7,400
Total registrations
last 10 years
last 10 years
114,730
All-time total
(since 1880)
(since 1880)
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Numerology of Miranda6
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.
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Sees with fresh eyes✦
O brave new world◈
Rights-protecting◎
Shakespeare's invention♡
Hamilton-level revolutionM4
I9
R9
A1
N5
D4
A1
Sum: 33 → Life path 6
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Personality of Miranda❤️
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.
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Quietly selfless
They give and give, often without realising how much.
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