Will my child share the name Miranda with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 8 UK babies named Miranda per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Miranda in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Miranda becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Miranda is declining: down 192 places since 2020, to #3,035 in 2025. It peaked at #313 in 1996.

Is Miranda popular in the US as well as the UK?

Miranda is more popular in the US (#622) than in the UK (#2412). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.

Is Miranda a popular baby name in the United States?

Miranda ranks #622 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.

👧 Girl's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #3035

Miranda

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Miranda is a distinctive choice, ranked #3035 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Miranda in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

#3035

US Rank #656

About the Name Miranda

Miranda is climbing rapidly up the charts, having climbed 431 places in just five years. Its best recorded rank was #313 in 1996 — and current momentum suggests it could challenge that mark again. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Miranda is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Miranda in their class.

In the US it ranks even higher at #622, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.

⭐ Famous People Named Miranda

Danny Miranda — Danny Miranda Agramonte was a Cuban first baseman who played his entire career for Ciego de Ávila of the Cuban National Series.
Thammy Miranda — Thammy Brito de Miranda Silva is a Brazilian actor and reporter.

Biographical summaries are shortened from Wikipedia and are used under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence; those summaries remain available under that same licence.