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Maranda

♀ Girl

Pronounced muh-RAN-dah /məˈræn.dɑ/Medium

Meaning: Maranda is a variant spelling of Miranda, from Latin mirandus, 'worthy of admiration, wonderful.' Shakespeare coined Miranda for The Tempest.Low

In 30 seconds: A spin on a Shakespearean classic: Maranda is a form of Miranda, Latin for 'worthy of admiration' (said 'muh-RAN-dah').
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Origin MediumLatin, English
MeaningMaranda is a variant spelling of Miranda, from Latin mirandus, 'worthy of admiration, wonderful.' Shakespeare coined Miranda for The Tempest.
U.S. rank (2024)#16744 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1994
Total births (all-time)≈ 11,431

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199418862024

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

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Maranda is a variant spelling of Miranda, from the Latin mirandus, 'worthy of admiration, wonderful.' Miranda was coined by Shakespeare; Maranda reads as a warmer, folk spelling. A flowing sound (said 'muh-RAN-dah').

It appears only rarely for girls in the U.S. Rare, and softly classic.

Did you know? Maranda respells Miranda, the name Shakespeare invented for The Tempest from Latin 'worthy of admiration' - the same lovely root, a homier spelling.
Overall data confidence 50%
References - Maranda — Miranda variant; Latin 'worthy of admiration'

Variations

MirandaMerandaMyranda

Nicknames

RandaMira

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Maranda mean?

Maranda is a variant spelling of Miranda, from Latin 'worthy of admiration, wonderful.'

How do you pronounce Maranda?

It's said muh-RAN-dah /məˈræn.dɑ/ — 3 syllables.

Is Maranda a boy or girl name?

Here Maranda is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Maranda?

Maranda is extremely rare for girls in the U.S. — a newly emerging pick.

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