Mira Name Meaning

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By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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Fact: Mira serves as a prototype for a class of stars known as Mira variables. These stars are in the late stages of their life cycle, and our sun is expected to follow a similar evolutionary path in about 5 billion years​

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A Deep Dive

Mira Overview

Meaning

Admirable, peace, female ruler, ocean

Gender

Girl

Origin

Latin

Etymology

Originated from the Latin word “mirari,” meaning “to admire,” and the adjective “mirus,” meaning “wonderful.”

Religion

Christianity

Pronunciation

/ˈmɪrə/

Popularity

Mira is a beloved name in countries such as Spain, Italy, and the United States. In the USA, Mira ranked 411th for girls in 2023

Syllable

2 syllables

Length

4 letters

Numerology

5 (Visionary, Expansive, Adventurous)

Name Styles

Short, Exotic, Unique, Nature-inspired

Associated Traits

Elegant, intelligent, compassionate, mysterious

Name Day

October 5th (Slovakia)
A Deep Dive

Mira Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Myra, Amira, Mirabel, Miriam

Common Nicknames

Mimi, Miri, Mira-Moo, Mi, Mira-Bear

Diminutives

Miry, Mirry, Mira-B, Mira-Rae

Famous People

  • Mira Sorvino
    (American Actress)
  • Mira Nair
    (Indian-American Filmmaker)
  • Mira Furlan
    (Croatian-American Actress)
  • Mira Awad
    (Israeli Singer)
  • Mira Rajput
    (Indian Public Figure)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Mira Nova
    (V Series)
  • "Mira's Last Dance"
    (Novel)
  • Mira Killian
    ("Ghost in the Shell," Film)
  • "Mira Mira"
    (Song)

Places

  • Mira City
    (Veneto, Italy)
  • Mira River
    (Nova Scotia, Canada)
  • Mira Mesa
    (California, USA)
  • Mira de Aire
    (Santarém, Portugal)
  • Mira Estrela
    (São Paulo, Brazil)

What Is the Meaning of Mira?

Mira means “admirable,” “peace,” “female ruler” or “ocean,” capturing a sense of beauty and positivity. This name carries a cheerful and uplifting personality, embodying grace and charm.

What Is the Origin of The Name Mira?

Mira originates from the Latin word “mirari,” meaning “to admire,” and the adjective “mirus,” meaning “wonderful.” In Sanskrit, it means “ocean” or “sea,” derived from the root “mīra,” reflecting its natural and cultural significance.

Mira Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Mira in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#4812021#4812022#4112023
Top 3 Rankings#4112023#4542019#4662018

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Mira

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023411
(+70 from 2022)
740
(+84 from 2022)
0.04231
2022481
No change from 2021
656
(+7 from 2021)
0.03659
2021481
(+3 from 2020)
649
(+17 from 2020)
0.03623
2020484
(-30 from 2019)
632
(-53 from 2019)
0.03575
2019454
(+12 from 2018)
685
(+8 from 2018)
0.03733
2018466
(+4 from 2017)
677
(+15 from 2017)
0.03640
2017470
(+68 from 2016)
662
(+85 from 2016)
0.03504
2016538
(+46 from 2015)
577
(+59 from 2015)
0.02981
2015584
(+24 from 2014)
518
(+40 from 2014)
0.02655
2014608
(+47 from 2013)
478
(+43 from 2013)
0.02443
2013655
(+8 from 2012)
435
(+9 from 2012)
0.02257
2012663
(+120 from 2011)
426
(+79 from 2011)
0.02196
2011783
(+65 from 2010)
347
(+31 from 2010)
0.01791
2010848
(-41 from 2009)
316
(-34 from 2009)
0.01612
2009807
(+94 from 2008)
350
(+42 from 2008)
0.01728
2008901
(+78 from 2007)
308
(+34 from 2007)
0.01479
2007979
(-55 from 2006)
274
(-12 from 2006)
0.01295
2006924
(-17 from 2005)
286
(+10 from 2005)
0.01368
2005907
(-4 from 2004)
276
(+8 from 2004)
0.01360
2004903
(+75 from 2003)
268
(+31 from 2003)
0.01328
2003978
(+95 from 2002)
237
(+39 from 2002)
0.01181
20021073
(-106 from 2001)
198
(-26 from 2001)
0.01003
2001967
(+191 from 2000)
224
(+50 from 2000)
0.01131
20001158
(+16 from 1999)
174
(+9 from 1999)
0.00872
19991174
(-105 from 1998)
165
(-17 from 1998)
0.00848
19981069
(+180 from 1997)
182
(+40 from 1997)
0.00939
19971249
(+283 from 1996)
142
(+38 from 1996)
0.00744
19961532
(+813 from 1995)
104
(+48 from 1995)
0.00542
19952345
(-50 from 1994)
56
(-1 from 1994)
0.00291
19942295
(+343 from 1993)
57
(+11 from 1993)
0.00292
19932638
(-151 from 1992)
46
(-5 from 1992)
0.00233
19922487
(-3 from 1991)
51
(+1 from 1991)
0.00254
19912484
(-21 from 1990)
50
(+1 from 1990)
0.00246
19902463
(-159 from 1989)
49
(-2 from 1989)
0.00239
19892304
(+115 from 1988)
51
(+6 from 1988)
0.00256
19882419
(-59 from 1987)
45
(+1 from 1987)
0.00234
19872360
(+110 from 1986)
44
(+4 from 1986)
0.00235
19862470
(+469 from 1985)
40
(+9 from 1985)
0.00217
19852939
(-858 from 1984)
31
(-17 from 1984)
0.00168
19842081
(+191 from 1983)
48
(+6 from 1983)
0.00266
19832272
(-122 from 1982)
42
(-5 from 1982)
0.00235
19822150
(+115 from 1981)
47
(+3 from 1981)
0.00259
19812265
(-111 from 1980)
44
(-3 from 1980)
0.00246
19802154
(+570 from 1979)
47
(+15 from 1979)
0.00264
19792724
(-334 from 1978)
32
(-5 from 1978)
0.00186
19782390
(-299 from 1977)
37
(-8 from 1977)
0.00225
19772091
(-64 from 1976)
45
(+2 from 1976)
0.00274
19762027
(+584 from 1975)
43
(+14 from 1975)
0.00274
19752611
(-674 from 1974)
29
(-15 from 1974)
0.00186
19741937
(+1 from 1973)
44
(+2 from 1973)
0.00281
19731938
(+513 from 1972)
42
(+13 from 1972)
0.00270
19722451
(-595 from 1971)
29
(-18 from 1971)
0.00180
19711856
(+304 from 1970)
47
(+10 from 1970)
0.00268
19702160
(-406 from 1969)
37
(-11 from 1969)
0.00202
19691754
(+605 from 1968)
48
(+21 from 1968)
0.00272
19682359
(-348 from 1967)
27
(-7 from 1967)
0.00158
19672011
(-29 from 1966)
34
No change from 1966
0.00198
19661982
(+82 from 1965)
34
(+2 from 1965)
0.00194
19652064
(-173 from 1964)
32
(-7 from 1964)
0.00175
19641891
(+123 from 1963)
39
(+5 from 1963)
0.00199
19632014
(+58 from 1962)
34
(+2 from 1962)
0.00171
19622072
(+679 from 1961)
32
(+12 from 1961)
0.00158
19612751
(-916 from 1960)
20
(-18 from 1960)
0.00096
19601835
(-138 from 1959)
38
(-4 from 1959)
0.00183
19591697
(+174 from 1958)
42
(+8 from 1958)
0.00202
19581871
(+250 from 1957)
34
(+7 from 1957)
0.00165
19572121
(-224 from 1956)
27
(-5 from 1956)
0.00129
19561897
(-342 from 1955)
32
(-11 from 1955)
0.00155
19551555
(+47 from 1954)
43
(+3 from 1954)
0.00214
19541602
(+46 from 1953)
40
(+4 from 1953)
0.00201
19531648
(-88 from 1952)
36
(-2 from 1952)
0.00187
19521560
(+212 from 1951)
38
(+8 from 1951)
0.00200
19511772
(+481 from 1950)
30
(+11 from 1950)
0.00162
19502253
(-486 from 1949)
19
(-10 from 1949)
0.00108
19491767
(+421 from 1948)
29
(+9 from 1948)
0.00165
19482188
(-143 from 1947)
20
(-3 from 1947)
0.00115
19472045
(+347 from 1946)
23
(+7 from 1946)
0.00127
19462392
(-53 from 1945)
16
(+2 from 1945)
0.00099
19452339
(-52 from 1944)
14
(-1 from 1944)
0.00104
19442287
(+65 from 1943)
15
No change from 1943
0.00110
19432352
(-138 from 1942)
15
(-1 from 1942)
0.00105
19422214
(-118 from 1941)
16
No change from 1941
0.00115
19412096
(+2253 from 1940)
16
(+11 from 1940)
0.00128
19404349
(-1613 from 1939)
5
(-5 from 1939)
0.00042
19392736
(-6 from 1938)
10
No change from 1938
0.00088
19382730
(+1525 from 1937)
10
(+5 from 1937)
0.00088
19374255
(-1152 from 1936)
5
(-3 from 1936)
0.00045
19363103
(-1324 from 1935)
8
(-11 from 1935)
0.00074
19351779
(+787 from 1934)
19
(+8 from 1934)
0.00175
19342566
(+543 from 1933)
11
(+3 from 1933)
0.00102
19333109
(-279 from 1932)
8
(-2 from 1932)
0.00076
19322830
(-249 from 1931)
10
(-1 from 1931)
0.00090
19312581
(-29 from 1930)
11
(-1 from 1930)
0.00100
19302552
(+185 from 1929)
12
(+1 from 1929)
0.00103
19292737
(+216 from 1928)
11
(+1 from 1928)
0.00095
19282953
(+332 from 1927)
10
(+1 from 1927)
0.00084
19273285
(+588 from 1926)
9
(+2 from 1926)
0.00073
19263873
(-1495 from 1925)
7
(-8 from 1925)
0.00057
19252378
(+431 from 1924)
15
(+3 from 1924)
0.00119
19242809
(+317 from 1923)
12
(+2 from 1923)
0.00093
19233126
(+26 from 1922)
10
No change from 1922
0.00080
19223152
(+12 from 1921)
10
No change from 1921
0.00080
19213164
(+1234 from 1920)
10
(+4 from 1920)
0.00078
19204398
(-2242 from 1919)
6
(-10 from 1919)
0.00048
19192156
(-193 from 1918)
16
(-3 from 1918)
0.00136
19181963
(+916 from 1917)
19
(+9 from 1917)
0.00158
19172879
(-46 from 1916)
10
No change from 1916
0.00089
19162833
(+301 from 1915)
10
(+2 from 1915)
0.00092
19153134
(+54 from 1914)
8
(+2 from 1914)
0.00078
19143188
(-648 from 1913)
6
(-1 from 1913)
0.00075
19132540
(+94 from 1912)
7
(+1 from 1912)
0.00107
19122634
(-171 from 1911)
6
(+1 from 1911)
0.00102
19112463
(-65 from 1910)
5
No change from 1910
0.00113
19102398
(-606 from 1903)
5
No change from 1903
0.00119
19090
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19080
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19070
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19060
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19050
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19040
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19031792
(-784 from 1900)
5
(-9 from 1900)
0.00180
19020
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19010
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19001008
(+588 from 1899)
14
(+9 from 1899)
0.00441
18991596
(-549 from 1896)
5
(-5 from 1896)
0.00202
18980
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18970
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18961047
(+190 from 1894)
10
(+3 from 1894)
0.00397
18950
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18941237
(-294 from 1891)
7
(-2 from 1891)
0.00297
18930
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18920
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
1891943
(+63 from 1890)
9
(+1 from 1890)
0.00458
18901006
(+141 from 1889)
8
(+2 from 1889)
0.00397
18891147
(+129 from 1888)
6
(+1 from 1888)
0.00317
18881276
(-129 from 1887)
5
No change from 1887
0.00264
18871147
First SSA data recorded
5
First SSA data recorded
0.00322
18860
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18850
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18840
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18830
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18820
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18810
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18800
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000

American States Popularity Rankings for Mira

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#3692021#2992022#3332023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#4072021#3992022#3032023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#3612021#4882022#2392023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#1882021#1972022#1742023

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#7872021#8692022#8352023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#4112021#4702022#3642023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#4222021#3752022#4772023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#2112021#2082022#2282023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#3782021#4692022#2122023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#9622021#9832022#7092023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#3442021#3102022#3232023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#2862021#4142022#2762023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#3512021#4472022#4292023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#7182021#7092022#9912023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#3542021#5372022#3422023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#1992021#2412022#3992023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#5672021#4252022#3392023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#6022021#7072022#4952023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#7422021#3282022#3592023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#12752021#8352022#7212023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#6132021#4672022#3732023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#7432021#8862022#4102023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#10112021#7512022#10402023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#3792019#3382022#5532023

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#1582021#2192022#922023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#5562020#4212021#4792023

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#5372021#5292022#3562023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#8022021#3862022#4702023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#7032021#7132022#7172023

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#3782020#2672021#4722022

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#7132016#7382018#8942022

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#8252016#7202018#6812023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#9122017#7602018#6812020

North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota (ND) flagNorth Dakota (ND)#2462018#2452021#1842023

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#6032012#6442016#6182018

Vermont (VT)

Vermont (VT) flagVermont (VT)#1222013#862017

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#7532016#8252020

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#3002023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#6422013

Maine (ME)

Maine (ME) flagMaine (ME)#2752008

Popularity Rankings for Mira in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Hungary

Hungary flagHungary#132021#102022#142023

Popularity in Germany

Germany flagGermany#312021#282022#272023

Popularity in Turkey

Turkey flagTurkey#412021#342022#432023

Popularity in Russia (Moscow)

Russia (Moscow) flagRussia (Moscow)#602022#462023#472024

Popularity in Austria

Austria flagAustria#682020#632021#562022

Popularity in Sweden

Sweden flagSweden#572021#662022#622023

Popularity in Switzerland

Switzerland flagSwitzerland#842020#772021#692022

Popularity in Norway

Norway flagNorway#912021#1062022#1402023

Popularity in Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan flagAzerbaijan#982023

Popularity in Belgium

Belgium flagBelgium#1562020#1172021#1032022

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#1542021#1222022#1112023

Popularity in Poland

Poland flagPoland#1532021#1462022#1572023

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#2652020#3752022#2332023

Popularity in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland flagNorthern Ireland#4342018#3502021#3022023

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#3962021#3242022#4822023

Popularity in Iceland

Iceland flagIceland#3262021

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#3632021#3892022#3392023

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#7642020#5552021#4272022

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#4322019#4862020#4962021

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Mira a Name for Boys or Girls?

Mira, predominantly a girl’s name, is admired for its simplicity and beauty. The name’s meanings and gentle sound have made it a popular choice for girls in various cultures.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Mira

Mira in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Mira Sorvino (Actress, born 1967): An American actress who won an Academy Award for her role in "Mighty Aphrodite."
  • Mira Nair (Filmmaker, born 1957): An Indian-American filmmaker known for her acclaimed movies like "Monsoon Wedding."
  • Mira Furlan (Actress, 1955–2021): A Croatian-American actress best remembered for her roles in "Babylon 5" and "Lost."
  • Mira Awad (Singer, born 1975): An Israeli Arab singer and actress who represented Israel in the Eurovision Song Contest.
  • Mira Rajput (Public Figure, born 1994): An Indian public figure known for her marriage to Bollywood actor Shahid Kapoor.
  • Mira Jacob (Author, born 1973): An American author and illustrator known for her graphic memoir "Good Talk."
  • Mira Nova ("Buzz Lightyear of Star Command," 2000 TV Series): A space ranger and one of Buzz Lightyear's closest allies.
  • "Mira's Last Dance" (2017 Novel): Follows a talented dancer named Mira navigating the challenges of her profession.
  • Mira Killian ("Ghost in the Shell," 2017 Film): The protagonist who is a cyborg with a human brain, fighting to uncover her past.
  • "Mira Mira" (2019 Song): A popular song that explores themes of self-reflection and identity.
  • Mira City (Veneto, Italy): A city in the Metropolitan City of Venice, located along the Brenta Canal, with many historical villas.
  • Mira River (Nova Scotia, Canada): A river in Cape Breton Island that flows into Mira Bay, popular for recreational activities like fishing and boating.
  • Mira Mesa (California, USA): A community in the city of San Diego, featuring parks, shopping centers, and a strong sense of local community.
  • Mira de Aire (Santarém, Portugal): A small town famous for its extensive limestone cave system, the Grutas de Mira de Aire.
  • Mira Estrela (São Paulo, Brazil): A municipality in the state of São Paulo, characterized by its rural landscapes and agricultural activities.
  • Mira Beach (Perlis, Malaysia): A scenic beach located in the northern state of Perlis.
  • Mira Loma (California, USA): A neighborhood in Jurupa Valley, featuring residential areas and several industrial businesses.

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With its timeless appeal, Mira is a beautiful choice for your baby girl. For more names with a similar vibe, consider Leah, Maya, and Hazel. Best wishes on your naming adventure!
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