Meranda
Meranda is a girl's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Worthy of admiration or wonderful.
Origin and history
Meranda is a variant spelling of Miranda, which derives from the Latin word 'mirandus' meaning admirable or wonderful. It emerged in the United States as an alternative phonetic spelling during the peak popularity of Miranda in the late 20th century. Though moderate in overall historic usage, it has become exceedingly rare in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
2,901 babies in the United States have been named Meranda since 1880. It ranks #3291 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- TX (27.7 %)
- OH (16.6 %)
- CA (14.8 %)
- MI (7.2 %)
- IN (6.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 7 |
| 1960-1970 | 22 |
| 1970-1980 | 328 |
| 1980-1990 | 654 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,431 |
| 2000-2010 | 411 |
| 2010-2019 | 48 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Nicknames
Mera, Randy, Andy
Fun facts
- Meranda developed as a spelling variation of Miranda, reflecting how the name is pronounced in standard U.S. English dialects.
- The spelling gained most of its traction in the U.S. during the late 1980s and 1990s alongside the surge of Miranda.