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The baby name Miracle is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈmɪrəkəl/ (MIR-uh-kul).

Miracle is English in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 3.0
Origin: English
Pronunciation: /ˈmɪrəkəl/ (MIR-uh-kul)

What is the meaning of the name Miracle ?

The baby name Miracle is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈmɪrəkəl/ (MIR-uh-kul).

Miracle is English in Origin.

Miracle is an English word name meaning “marvel, divine wonder,” from Latin miraculum “thing to be wondered at,” itself from mirari “to admire, be amazed.” Through Old French it entered Middle English as the common noun; as a given name it is much more recent, rising in late‑20th‑century English‑speaking countries, especially the United States, where it is borne mostly by girls but also by boys.

Chosen to commemorate cherished pregnancies, recoveries, or spiritual convictions, Miracle aligns with modern virtue and faith names. Spelling variants include Myracle, Mirakle; nicknames Mira and Miri occur. Cognates and related forms abroad include Spanish Milagros and Milagro, Portuguese Milagre, French Merveille, and the Latin‑derived Mirabel/Mirabelle (“wondrous”). Usage is notable in African American communities and in parts of the African diaspora influenced by English and French. The name conveys a sense of awe, gratitude, and the belief that life itself can be a sign.

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Miracle – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Ireland Girls 2024 #1 911
Ireland Boys 2019 #1 764
HT Girls 0 #23 1 950
CM 0 #56 1 2,592
AO 0 #77 1 2,729
QA 0 #106 1 7,011
BN Girls 0 #113 2 5,459
EC 0 #121 1 2,502
Switzerland Girls 2024 #134 2 1,786
BN Boys 0 #138 2 6,332
PA 0 #138 1 3,797
BW Girls 0 #150 2 4,216
BW Boys 0 #154 1 4,685
NG Girls 0 #163 2,126 15,093
Sweden Boys 2022 #181 2 1,509
Sweden Girls 2021 #182 2 1,666
AE 0 #187 1 10,220
AR 0 #193 1 2,915
LT Girls 0 #200 1 1,904
NG 0 #207 58 5,926
AO Girls 0 #216 2 4,575
PS 0 #226 1 5,692
MO Boys 0 #229 6 5,842
BG Girls 0 #231 1 3,559
IR 0 #231 1 4,221
NA Girls 0 #235 3 7,146
GH 0 #240 9 5,396
BD 0 #241 1 5,992
AO Boys 0 #249 1 5,568
GR Girls 0 #249 1 6,293
JP Girls 0 #251 1 6,592
MO Girls 0 #255 9 7,056
TW Boys 0 #255 2 7,111
Canada Girls 2024 #263 23 2,795
SG 0 #281 2 11,010
TW Girls 0 #286 4 8,139
Canada Boys 2024 #288 19 2,588
NG Boys 0 #290 1,579 16,906
KZ Boys 0 #293 4 6,578
HR Girls 0 #294 1 3,687
CN Boys 0 #310 10 9,639
GH Girls 0 #310 15 6,973
SA 0 #311 2 10,560
KZ Girls 0 #325 8 5,862
GH Boys 0 #328 18 8,138
QA Girls 0 #340 4 15,378
MY 0 #348 7 12,352
CN Girls 0 #353 7 8,829
HK 0 #357 1 8,483
SD Girls 0 #358 1 7,678
PT Boys 0 #381 1 7,951
France Boys 2021 #382 6 2,865
France Girls 2021 #387 19 3,185
JO Boys 0 #389 1 7,057
United States Girls 2024 #393 660 8,487
YE 0 #398 1 8,639
PH Boys 0 #407 2 11,440
BO 0 #408 1 6,868
EG 0 #410 3 6,387
OM Girls 0 #418 7 15,987
PH Girls 0 #424 6 13,098
MX 0 #445 1 8,339
SD Boys 0 #460 7 10,523
ZA 0 #474 1 14,421
GT Boys 0 #499 1 7,625
KW Girls 0 #501 15 19,177
HK Boys 0 #505 23 12,905
CO 0 #510 1 7,768
RU Girls 0 #515 9 11,913
CM Girls 0 #519 22 11,671
RU Boys 0 #520 7 12,621
IQ Girls 0 #525 1 11,303
CM Boys 0 #537 14 12,054
AE Girls 0 #538 16 20,968
PS Girls 0 #547 1 10,981
LY 0 #552 8 12,703
PS Boys 0 #560 2 10,655
CR Girls 0 #572 2 11,342
SG Girls 0 #572 15 18,916
BH 0 #582 6 17,937
HK Girls 0 #588 28 16,104
BD Boys 0 #603 3 10,045
BO Boys 0 #620 3 9,244
IL Boys 0 #625 1 10,983
IL Girls 0 #645 1 11,648
IN Girls 0 #653 2 13,121
SG Boys 0 #678 20 17,960
LB 0 #690 1 13,263
CL Boys 0 #693 8 13,390
IQ Boys 0 #696 2 13,071
Finland Girls 2026 #734 5 3,895
QA Boys 0 #741 3 18,093
SY 0 #767 1 11,684
BR Boys 0 #785 1 12,213
KW Boys 0 #803 4 18,755
TN 0 #819 11 13,765
PE Boys 0 #867 12 14,506
United States Boys 2024 #868 25 7,044
EG Boys 0 #871 16 15,035
SA Girls 0 #906 30 25,931
CL Girls 0 #915 1 14,098
EG Girls 0 #917 43 14,742
OM Boys 0 #917 2 17,948
MY Girls 0 #924 71 24,821
PE Girls 0 #934 10 14,861
NL Girls 0 #946 10 5,933
Spain Girls 0 #951 33 5,561
CO Boys 0 #980 2 15,656
BR Girls 0 #992 1 12,708
IN Boys 0 #1,032 8 16,750
MX Boys 0 #1,032 2 16,355
MY Boys 0 #1,062 50 25,439
ZA Girls 0 #1,063 79 25,928
AE Boys 0 #1,083 10 22,615
ZA Boys 0 #1,090 89 25,619
MA 0 #1,104 25 20,986
DZ 0 #1,118 59 20,130
CO Girls 0 #1,150 3 16,140
TR 0 #1,195 17 19,440
MX Girls 0 #1,267 1 17,781
IT Girls 0 #1,419 28 9,415
IT Boys 0 #1,444 28 10,046
SA Boys 0 #1,598 17 28,008

Miracle is popular in 67 countries — most recent births per country:

United States
Canada
France
Switzerland
New York City (Black, non-Hispanic), United States

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People also ask about Miracle

Miracle is predominantly a girl's name.
Miracle is a 3 syllable name, pronounced /ˈmɪrəkəl/ (MIR-uh-kul).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Myracle, Mirakel, Miracula and Miracles.
Across languages, Miracle has these equivalents: Milagros (Spanish), Milagre / Milagres (Portuguese), Miraculum (Latin), Mirakel (Scandinavian/German).
Yes, very popular — Miracle ranked #1 in Ireland in 2024, and appears in official birth registries across 7 countries.
Miracle ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 2024).
Miracle's popularity is declining significantly. It moved from #365 in 2014 to #393 in 2024 in United States.