Miranda
Meaning
"worthy of admiration, she who must be admired"
Origin: Latin
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #622
- Total SSA Count
- 478
- Syllables
- 3
- Formality
- Formal
- Nicknames
- Mandy, Randa, Mira
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"worthy of admiration, she who must be admired"
Origin: Latin
"power of the slain, ruler of the dead"
Origin: Old Norse
Miranda is more popular, ranked #622 vs #42643 for Valdis.
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Miranda is more popular, ranked #622 compared to Valdis at #42643 in the United States.
Miranda means "worthy of admiration, she who must be admired" (Latin origin). Valdis means "power of the slain, ruler of the dead" (Old Norse origin).
Miranda is primarily a girl name. Valdis is primarily a boy name.