Mira Girl

Popularity: #315 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: MEER-uh /ˈmɪrə/

Origin: Latin; Sanskrit; Slavic

Meaning: Latin: 'wonder'; Sanskrit: 'sea'; Slavic: 'peace'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Mira has roots in multiple linguistic traditions, deriving from the Latin word "mirus," meaning "wonderful" or "admirable." This Latin origin influenced its adoption in various languages, including Spanish and Italian, where it retains similar meanings. Additionally, Mira is linked to the Sanskrit word "मीर" (mīra), which translates to "ocean" or "sea," further enriching its etymological tapestry.

The name made its way into English through the influence of Latin and the cultural exchanges that occurred during the Renaissance, when classical names were revived and adapted into modern usage. Historically, the name Mira has been associated with several notable figures and cultural references.

In the realm of literature, Mira is often recognized as a name of saints, particularly in the Christian tradition, where it has been attributed to various holy figures across different cultures. The name also appears in the context of astronomy, as Mira is the name of a red giant star in the constellation Cetus, known since ancient times.

This celestial connection has contributed to the name's allure and significance throughout history, particularly in the context of navigation and mythology. Culturally, the name Mira has been embraced in various traditions, symbolizing beauty, wonder, and the vastness of the sea.

Its associations with nature and the cosmos have made it a name that resonates with themes of exploration and admiration. In some cultures, diminutive forms such as Miri or Mirae have emerged, reflecting familial affection and intimacy.

The enduring appeal of the name can be attributed to its rich historical roots and the positive connotations it carries across different cultures and languages.

Famous people named Mira

In this section, you will find notable people named Mira. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Mira who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Mira who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

Please note that not every baby name in our database currently has a famous namesake listed. If you would like to suggest a name we may have missed or submit a correction, feel free to contact us. We review and finalize additions and corrections within 24 hours.

Mira Sorvino is an actress best known for Mighty Aphrodite, Romy and Michele's High School Reunion, and The Replacement Killers.

Mira Nair is a filmmaker best known for Salaam Bombay!, Monsoon Wedding, and The Namesake.

Mira Rajput is a public figure best known for her marriage to actor Shahid Kapoor and her social media presence.

Mira Furlan is an actress best known for her roles in Babylon 5, Lost, and the film When Father Was Away on Business.

Fictional characters named Mira

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Mira is a fictional character from the video game series Dragon Age. She is a powerful mage and a member of the Inquisition who plays a crucial role in the fight against the Elder One.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Mira, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

MayaNinaLilaSofiaTaraZara

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Mira. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

MiraeMinaMiraelMireyaMiraia

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Mira was first seen in the United States in 1887.

Mira has ranked as high as #704 nationally, which occurred in 2025, and has been most popular in California, New York, Illinois, Michigan, and Texas.

In the past 5 years the name Mira has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Mira is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Mira was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Mira.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 916 0 916
2024 826 0 826
2023 746 0 746
2022 659 0 659
2021 652 0 652
2020 634 0 634
2019 685 0 685
2018 677 0 677
2017 662 0 662
2016 578 0 578
2015 518 0 518
2014 479 0 479
2013 435 0 435
2012 426 0 426
2011 347 0 347
2010 316 0 316
2009 350 0 350
2008 308 0 308
2007 274 0 274
2006 286 0 286
2005 276 0 276
2004 268 0 268
2003 237 0 237
2002 198 0 198
2001 224 0 224
2000 174 0 174
1999 165 0 165
1998 182 0 182
1997 142 0 142
1996 104 0 104
1995 56 0 56
1994 57 0 57
1993 46 0 46
1992 51 0 51
1991 50 0 50
1990 49 0 49
1989 51 0 51
1988 50 5 45
1987 44 0 44
1986 40 0 40
1985 31 0 31
1984 48 0 48
1983 42 0 42
1982 47 0 47
1981 44 0 44
1980 47 0 47
1979 32 0 32
1978 37 0 37
1977 46 0 46
1976 43 0 43
1975 29 0 29
1974 44 0 44
1973 42 0 42
1972 29 0 29
1971 47 0 47
1970 37 0 37
1969 48 0 48
1968 27 0 27
1967 34 0 34
1966 34 0 34
1965 32 0 32
1964 39 0 39
1963 34 0 34
1962 32 0 32
1961 20 0 20
1960 38 0 38
1959 42 0 42
1958 34 0 34
1957 27 0 27
1956 32 0 32
1955 43 0 43
1954 40 0 40
1953 36 0 36
1952 38 0 38
1951 30 0 30
1950 19 0 19
1949 29 0 29
1948 20 0 20
1947 23 0 23
1946 16 0 16
1945 14 0 14
1944 15 0 15
1943 15 0 15
1942 16 0 16
1941 16 0 16
1940 5 0 5
1939 10 0 10
1938 10 0 10
1937 5 0 5
1936 8 0 8
1935 19 0 19
1934 11 0 11
1933 8 0 8
1932 10 0 10
1931 11 0 11
1930 12 0 12
1929 11 0 11
1928 10 0 10
1927 9 0 9
1926 7 0 7
1925 15 0 15
1924 12 0 12
1923 10 0 10
1922 10 0 10
1921 10 0 10
1920 6 0 6
1919 16 0 16
1918 19 0 19
1917 10 0 10
1916 10 0 10
1915 8 0 8
1914 6 0 6
1913 7 0 7
1912 6 0 6
1911 5 0 5
1910 5 0 5
1903 5 0 5
1900 14 0 14
1899 5 0 5
1896 10 0 10
1894 7 0 7
1891 9 0 9
1890 8 0 8
1889 6 0 6
1888 5 0 5
1887 5 0 5

Top States for Mira (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
CA 133
17%
TX 57
7%
NY 56
7%
MI 55
7%
WA 46
6%
FL 36
5%
PA 36
5%
IL 35
4%
MA 31
4%
OH 29
4%
MN 25
3%
NJ 25
3%
OR 23
3%
WI 19
2%
GA 18
2%
CO 17
2%
NC 16
2%
VA 15
2%
IN 13
2%
MO 10
1%
AR 10
1%
TN 10
1%
MD 9
1%
KS 8
1%
KY 8
1%
CT 8
1%
OK 7
1%
DC 6
1%
NE 6
1%
UT 6
1%
SC 5
1%
NH 5
1%