Miranda, of Latin origin, translates to "admirable" or "wonderful." It gained popularity as a given name during the 19th century but has since become more common in recent years. The name Miranda is often associated with William Shakespeare's play "The Tempest," where Miranda is a character who is young, beautiful, and kind-hearted. In addition to its literary roots, Miranda was also the first name chosen for astronauts Sally Ride and Serena Aucoin. Today, it ranks among the top 500 most popular names in several English-speaking countries.
Miranda as a name seems to have had its peak popularity between 1974 and 1994, with the highest number of births (9) occurring in 1981. After that period, its usage decreased but remained steady with fluctuations ranging from 5 to 10 births per year until 2021. Overall, Miranda has been a relatively popular name with a total of 189 births recorded over the span of these years.