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Myranda

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Pronounced mih-RAN-duh /mɪˈræn.də/Medium

Meaning: A respelling of Miranda, from the Latin mirandus, 'admirable; wonderful; worthy of admiration' — a name coined by Shakespeare for The Tempest. The y is a modern spelling swap.Low

In 30 seconds: A fresh spelling of Miranda: Myranda means 'admirable, wonderful' (said 'mih-RAN-duh'). Classic and graceful.
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Origin MediumLatin
MeaningA respelling of Miranda, from the Latin mirandus, 'admirable; wonderful; worthy of admiration' — a name coined by Shakespeare for The Tempest. The y is a modern spelling swap.
U.S. rank (2022)#13163 ↗ Rising
2022 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1995
Total births (all-time)≈ 4,644

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199519682022

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

Myranda is a y-spelling of Miranda, from Latin mirandus ('admirable; wonderful'), famously coined by Shakespeare. It reads classic and graceful in a fresh spelling — rare in the U.S. (said 'mih-RAN-duh').

It appears only rarely, next to the more common Miranda. Rare, graceful, and classic.

Did you know? Myranda respells Miranda — from the Latin mirandus, 'admirable; wonderful,' a name Shakespeare coined for The Tempest — with a modern y (said 'mih-RAN-duh').
Overall data confidence 46%
References — Myranda — Miranda respelling; Latin 'admirable'

Variations

MirandaMarandaMeranda

Nicknames

RandaMira

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Myranda mean?

Myranda is a respelling of Miranda, from Latin mirandus, 'admirable; wonderful.'

How do you pronounce Myranda?

It's said mih-RAN-duh /mɪˈræn.də/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Myranda a boy or girl name?

Myranda is a girl's name.

How popular is Myranda?

Myranda is an extremely rare name in the U.S.

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