Mira: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced MIR-uh · 2 syllables
* Borrowed from Hindi (mira), name of a 16th century Indian poetess, also affectionately called Mirabai. * As occasionally borne by anglophones in the West, the name may also be borrowed from Slavic, or be a short form of Miranda.
- Origin
- English
- Pronunciation
- MIR-uh
- US rank (2025)
- #335
- US babies a year
- about 772 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2020
- Style
- Rising
How popular is Mira?
Mira was the #335 name in the US in 2025, given to 916 babies. It’s rising: up 69% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #335 |
| England & Wales | #486 |
| Scotland | #636 |
| Ireland | #229 |
| France | #232 |
| Norway | #130 |
| Canada | #114 |
| Australia | #576 |
How old are people named Mira?
Half of US adults named Mira are older than 27; most are between 18 and 71. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Sibling names for Mira
Names that real brothers and sisters of people named Mira have, from family records on Wikidata, most common first.
Names like Mira
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
Questions about Mira
How do you pronounce Mira?
Mira is pronounced MIR-uh.
How popular is the name Mira?
Mira was the #335 name in the US in 2025, given to 916 babies. It’s rising: up 69% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
How old are people named Mira?
Half of US adults named Mira are older than 27. Most are between 18 and 71.