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Origin & history of Miranda1
Latin roots
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 did not become a common English given name until the 20th century. This is also the name of one of the moons of Uranus, named after the Shakespearean character.
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Root name
The root form of Miranda is
Mirandus — meaning Worthy of admiration, wonderful.
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Modern usage
Miranda remains a beloved choice. Timeless appeal across cultures and generations.
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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.
❤️Nurturing
🏡Home-centred
⚖️Just
🌸Generous
M4
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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