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Miracle

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Pronounced MIR-uh-kul /ˈmɪr.ə.kəl/High

Meaning: From the Latin 'miraculum' meaning wonder, marvel, or miracle, derived from 'mirari' (to wonder at); used as a given name reflecting a sense of divine blessing or a child seen as an extraordinary giftHigh

In 30 seconds: Miracle is an uplifting word name meaning 'a divine wonder,' used for children seen as extraordinary gifts. Heartfelt and aspirational, it has a strong presence in African-American and religious communities.
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Origin HighLatin, English
MeaningFrom the Latin 'miraculum' meaning wonder, marvel, or miracle, derived from 'mirari' (to wonder at); used as a given name reflecting a sense of divine blessing or a child seen as an extraordinary gift
U.S. rank (2025)#492 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births603 girls (0.03% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2016
Total births (all-time)≈ 21,439

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201619602025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Miracle comes from the Latin miraculum (wonder, marvel), derived from mirari (to wonder, to be astonished). The word entered English through Old French in the 12th century, initially referring to divine wonders and signs. As a given name, it has been used to express that a child is an extraordinary, divinely blessed gift.

Miracle as a given name has grown steadily in the United States, particularly in African-American and deeply religious communities. It appears regularly in U.S. naming charts and reflects the broader American naming tradition of using meaningful, aspirational word names.

Did you know? Miracle is part of a family of aspiration-and-wonder word names that includes Blessing, Heaven, Serenity, and Journey — names that reflect a deeply felt sense that a child's arrival is a remarkable, divinely gifted event.
Overall data confidence 93%
U.S. Social Security Administration — popularity dataBehind the Name — Miracle — etymology notes

Variations

MirakleMiracl

Nicknames

MiraMiriRicki

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Blessing— shares the same aspiration/gratitude word-name tradition
Heaven— another religious word name with the same sense of divine gift
Serenity— shares the aspirational word-name quality and Latin roots
Faith— shares the religious word-name tradition and the same deeply felt meaning

Frequently Asked

What does the name Miracle mean?

Miracle means a divine wonder or extraordinary event, from Latin 'miraculum.' It is used as a given name for children seen as remarkable gifts from God.

How do you pronounce Miracle?

Miracle is pronounced MIR-uh-kul /ˈmɪr.ə.kəl/ — three syllables with stress on the first.

Is Miracle a popular girls' name?

Miracle appears regularly in U.S. naming charts, particularly in African-American and religious communities, as part of the tradition of heartfelt aspiration word names.

What kind of name is Miracle?

Miracle is a word name — the English word used directly as a given name, in the same tradition as names like Blessing, Heaven, Serenity, and Journey.