Declining since 1995.
Popularity of Meranda since 1957
Babies named Meranda per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 7 |
| 1960s | 22 |
| 1970s | 328 |
| 1980s | 654 |
| 1990s | 1,431 |
| 2000s | 411 |
| 2010s | 48 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Meranda first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1957, but remained very rare until the late 20th century. Its peak year came in 1994, during a broader trend of 'Miranda' variants gaining popularity. Since 1995, usage has steadily declined year over year, and the name has not been recorded in recent data. Unlike the much more common Miranda, Meranda has never cracked the top 1000, making it an extremely rare and distinctive choice. Its spelling with an 'e' aligns with other 1990s naming trends favoring unique vowel substitutions. Today, the name is almost unknown among new parents, and no U.S. states report notable usage for Meranda.
Meranda is a variant spelling of Miranda, a name coined by Shakespeare for the heroine of his play 'The Tempest' (1610-1611). Shakespeare derived Miranda from the Latin gerundive mirandus, meaning 'admirable, wonderful'. The spelling Meranda emerged in the 20th century, likely influenced by popular names with 'er' sounds or as a phonetic adaptation.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mera, Mandy, Randa, Mimi
Sibling names for Meranda
Names that share Meranda's style, for a brother or sister.
