Mireya Girl

Popularity: #747 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: mee-RAY-uh /miˈɾe.ja/

Origin: Spanish; Latin

Meaning: Spanish: 'admirable'; Latin: 'wonderful'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Mireya has its roots in the Latin word "mirare," which means "to admire" or "to wonder." This Latin term evolved into various forms in the Romance languages, particularly in Spanish, where it became associated with the meaning of "admirable" or "wonderful." The name Mireya is often considered a variant of the name Mireille, which has its origins in the Occitan language of southern France, derived from the Latin "miraculum," meaning "miracle." The transition of the name into English likely occurred through cultural exchanges and the influence of Spanish and French on the English language over the centuries, particularly during periods of exploration and colonization from the 15th century onward. Historically, the name Mireya has been linked to various cultural and religious figures, though specific milestones are less documented compared to more widely recognized names.

The name gained some prominence in the 20th century, particularly in Spanish-speaking countries, where it has been embraced for its lyrical quality and positive connotations. The name's association with admiration and wonder has allowed it to resonate within various cultural contexts, often embodying ideals of beauty and grace.

Culturally, names that derive from the root of admiration have often been used in literature and art to symbolize virtues or qualities that are esteemed in society. The name Mireya, with its melodic sound and meaningful origins, fits within this tradition, representing a blend of historical significance and cultural appreciation.

While diminutive forms such as Mireyita may exist, the name Mireya stands on its own, reflecting a rich linguistic heritage.

Famous people named Mireya

In this section, you will find notable people named Mireya. 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 Mireya who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

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Mireya Moscoso is a former President of Panama best known for her leadership from 1999 to 2004.

Mireya S. is a singer best known for her work in the Latin music genre.

Sibling suggestions

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

MireilleMariaMiriamMayaMilaMina

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Mireya. 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.

MireiaMariaMiraMinaMiraeMirelle

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Mireya was first seen in the United States in 1951.

Mireya has ranked as high as #847 nationally, which occurred in 1997, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Illinois, Arizona, and Florida.

In the past 5 years the name Mireya has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Mireya 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 Mireya 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 Mireya.

Year Total Births Girl
2025 202 202
2024 233 233
2023 196 196
2022 165 165
2021 171 171
2020 188 188
2019 198 198
2018 218 218
2017 211 211
2016 186 186
2015 155 155
2014 157 157
2013 178 178
2012 155 155
2011 173 173
2010 197 197
2009 265 265
2008 281 281
2007 250 250
2006 263 263
2005 273 273
2004 255 255
2003 275 275
2002 267 267
2001 262 262
2000 245 245
1999 331 331
1998 438 438
1997 567 567
1996 283 283
1995 150 150
1994 166 166
1993 162 162
1992 176 176
1991 133 133
1990 102 102
1989 108 108
1988 68 68
1987 95 95
1986 73 73
1985 75 75
1984 69 69
1983 76 76
1982 83 83
1981 88 88
1980 107 107
1979 103 103
1978 82 82
1977 90 90
1976 80 80
1975 80 80
1974 67 67
1973 84 84
1972 75 75
1971 52 52
1970 45 45
1969 30 30
1968 19 19
1967 24 24
1966 13 13
1965 17 17
1964 7 7
1963 10 10
1962 10 10
1961 9 9
1960 11 11
1959 12 12
1958 6 6
1957 9 9
1956 9 9
1955 5 5
1954 10 10
1952 5 5
1951 6 6

Top States for Mireya (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 49
28%
TX 46
26%
AZ 15
8%
GA 10
6%
NM 8
4%
IL 8
4%
WA 7
4%
NJ 5
3%
NY 5
3%
OH 5
3%
CO 5
3%
OR 5
3%
FL 5
3%
UT 5
3%