Mira Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Mira is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Mira?
Mira is spelled M-I-R-A. The name has 4 letters.
Mira at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Mira may derive from the Latin word “mirari,” meaning “to wonder” or “to admire.”
- Origin
- Mira is a name found in several cultures and languages, including Latin and Slavic, where it carries different meanings.
- Pronunciation
- MEER-uh · 2 syllables
Mira Popularity in 2025
Rank#335
Recorded Births916
- Girls usage rose 44 places to #335 and recorded 90 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Mira Mean?
Mira may derive from the Latin word “mirari,” meaning “to wonder” or “to admire.”
Origin: Mira is a name found in several cultures and languages, including Latin and Slavic, where it carries different meanings.
How Do You Pronounce Mira?
PronunciationMEER-uh
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Mira?
- History
- The name Mira appears in historical records across different cultures without a single established origin or earliest use.
Mira Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 916 | #335 |
| 2024 | Girls | 826 | #379 |
| 2023 | Girls | 746 | #409 |
| 2022 | Girls | 659 | #480 |
| 2021 | Girls | 652 | #480 |
| 2020 | Girls | 634 | #483 |
| 2019 | Girls | 685 | #455 |
| 2018 | Girls | 677 | #466 |
| 2017 | Girls | 662 | #470 |
| 2016 | Girls | 578 | #538 |
| 2015 | Girls | 518 | #584 |
| 2014 | Girls | 479 | #608 |
| 2013 | Girls | 435 | #655 |
| 2012 | Girls | 426 | #663 |
| 2011 | Girls | 347 | #783 |
| 2010 | Girls | 316 | #848 |
| 2009 | Girls | 350 | #808 |
| 2008 | Girls | 308 | #901 |
| 2007 | Girls | 274 | #979 |
| 2006 | Girls | 286 | #924 |
| 2005 | Girls | 276 | #907 |
| 2004 | Girls | 268 | #903 |
| 2003 | Girls | 237 | #978 |
| 2002 | Girls | 198 | #1,073 |
When Was Mira Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2025 · Girls
916 recorded births
National rank #335
2024 · Girls
826 recorded births
National rank #379
2023 · Girls
746 recorded births
National rank #409
2019 · Girls
685 recorded births
National rank #455
Where Mira Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| DC | #73 | 9 |
| WA | #144 | 48 |
| OR | #158 | 22 |
| MI | #162 | 53 |
| MA | #179 | 31 |
| MN | #212 | 26 |
| NJ | #221 | 37 |
| NE | #223 | 10 |