Myranda
Myranda is a girl's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Admirable, worthy of admiration, or wonderful.
Origin and history
Myranda is a spelling variant of Miranda, originating from the Latin word meaning 'admirable' or 'worthy of wonder'. It gained some popularity in the United States during the late 20th century as an alternative phonetic spelling. While less common than the traditional spelling, it remains recognizable in the U.S.
Popularity in the United States
4,650 babies in the United States have been named Myranda since 1880. It ranks #2562 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2084.
States where it is most popular
- TX (23.3 %)
- CA (14.1 %)
- OH (8.2 %)
- PA (4.5 %)
- FL (4.4 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 6 |
| 1970-1980 | 185 |
| 1980-1990 | 600 |
| 1990-2000 | 2,470 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,114 |
| 2010-2019 | 258 |
| 2020-2029 | 17 |
Nicknames
Myra, Mandy, Randy
Fun facts
- Myranda replaces the traditional 'i' with a 'y', a popular trend in English baby naming during the 1980s and 1990s.
- The original name Miranda was coined by William Shakespeare for the heroine of his play The Tempest.