Maranda
Maranda is a girl's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Worthy of admiration, wonderful, or admirable.
Origin and history
Maranda is a variant spelling of Miranda, a name coined or popularised from Latin roots. It means 'admirable' or 'worthy of admiration'. Though historically less common than the traditional spelling, Maranda saw its peak popularity in the United States during the late 20th century.
Popularity in the United States
11,436 babies in the United States have been named Maranda since 1880. It ranks #1507 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2067.
States where it is most popular
- TX (10.3 %)
- OH (6.7 %)
- GA (5.7 %)
- CA (5.5 %)
- FL (5.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 12 |
| 1890-1900 | 42 |
| 1900-1910 | 20 |
| 1910-1920 | 23 |
| 1920-1930 | 39 |
| 1930-1940 | 5 |
| 1940-1950 | 5 |
| 1950-1960 | 84 |
| 1960-1970 | 144 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,337 |
| 1980-1990 | 3,235 |
| 1990-2000 | 4,502 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,587 |
| 2010-2019 | 367 |
| 2020-2029 | 34 |
Nicknames
Mandy, Randi, Mara
Fun facts
- Maranda developed as a phonetic spelling variant of the Latin name Miranda, made famous by Shakespeare in The Tempest.
- The name experienced a notable rise in usage in the United States during the 1980s and 1990s alongside similar sounding names.