Another great name for a baby who came into this world beating the odds, it's ranked #387 on the girl's list and #939 on the boy's list. The dictionary defines it as "divine act" or "extraordinary event." Miracle is derived from the Latin word miraculum, meaning "wonder" or "marvel." Nicknames include Mira and Mia. This unisex name gets straight to the point. This popularity is evidenced by its ranking at #42. Everyone knows at least one boy named Matthew. The name has remained consistently in use since the 1960s. Matthewįrom the Hebrew name Matityahu, meaning "Gift from God," Matthew was one of Jesus's apostles and author of the first Gospel in the New Testament. As of yet an entirely obscure name in North America, Loreto is ranked #16,378. Meaning "miraculous," the name is derived from a town in Italy, where, according to ancient biblical lore, the angels of Nazareth are said to have carried the Virgin Mary. Loreto is most commonly thought of as a boy's name. This name is steadily climbing the ranks it sits now at #556. Boy names that mean miracle Booneīoone is a short-but-powerful name that actually comes from the French word bonne meaning "good." In English, boon means "something to be thankful for" or "a blessing." Usually a boy's name, it has a classic feel to it and will be forever reminiscent of Daniel Boone, the American pioneer. Pelia is currently ranked #7,440 in the U.S. This highly obscure name comes from Hebrew origin and is said to mean "marvel of God" or "miracle." It can also be spelled with an "h" (Peliah) to help emphasize the pronunciation: pay-lee-ah. Nasya is up 834 from last year, ranked now at #5,101. Spelled Nasia, it means "born on Christmas day." Some sources say this version is possibly a variation on the name Natalie. This unique name means "miracle" or "miracle of Yaweh" in Hebrew. The lilting Catalan version of this name, Mireya, is more popular and ranks #1,225. This obscure name ranks #5,101 on the Bab圜enter baby-names list. Of French origin, Mirielle means "miraculous" or "to admire." Aside from its enchanting meaning, it has a lovely, lyrical sound to it: pronounced meer-ay in French and miri-elle in English. Marvellaįrom the Latin word mirabilia, meaning "wonderful things," Marvella means "wonderful," "admirable," and "amazing." It's also a variation on "marvel," which is a common synonym for "miracle." This special name has been steadily climbing the rankings over the years it currently stands at #3,976. Karishma is currently ranked #4,497 in the U.S. Though this unisex name is anything but trendy, it does end in the soothing "ah" sound alongside ever-popular names Sofia, Mia, Noah and so forth. Karishma means "miracle" in Hindi/Sanskrit and can be shortened to Kari. This cool and easy name ranks #220 for boys and #2,141 for girls. Jesse James was a famous outlaw in Wild West times. Jessie, spelled with an "e," is everyone's favorite cowgirl sheriff from Toy Story. This name stands alone or can be a shortened version of Jessica. It's current ranking is #3,621.Ī truly unisex baby name, Jesse means "gift of God" and "God exists" in Hebrew. German Chancellor Angela Merkel's middle name is Dorothea, and Taylor Swift has a song called "Dorothea." This classic name can easily be shortened to Thea. Like Thaddeus, Dorothea means "gift of God" and is of Greek origin. This version of Dorothy is likely the feminine version of Theodore, or Thaddeus. Often spelled Desirae, a 19th-century queen of Sweden and Norway bore this name. From Latin roots, it's the French form of Desiderata. Desireeĭesiree is a fun name which means "desired," "wished," or "long hoped for," making it the perfect name for a miracle baby. It's current rank in the United States is #1,038. AyahĪccording to many sources, Ayah means "sign from God," "evidence," or "miracle." The name is derived from the Arabic language, whereby Ayah means "verse in the Islamic Quran." This unique name for a girl has enjoyed popularity in France, Belgium, and Spain. It's ranked #6,005 in the U.S., up almost 2,000 spots from the previous year. This name originates from the word milagro, Spanish for "miracle." This lovely and uncommon name is most often used for girls. Girl names that mean miracle AlazneĪlazne means "miracle" in Basque.
With that in mind, here is a varied collection of beautiful baby names each meaning "miracle" or "blessed." Because all babies are miraculous gifts.