Girl · #9,521 in 2026

Miari

Name: Popularity of the name Miari in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Miari, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Mia-ri is one of largest red-light districts in northern Seoul, South Korea. Located in the Wolgok-dong, or Hawolgok-dong, and Sinwolgok 1 area at Gireum Station in the Seongbuk district, it is also known as Miari Texas or Texas Miari after the American servicemen that helped popularize the area, as well as Miari Hill.

Current Rank

#9,521

Peak Rank

#8,457 (2021)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1989

First Year

2024

Last Year

2021

Peak Year

#8457

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Miari

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

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Origin & history

Leading up to the Joseon dynasty, Miari was a part of the king's territory within Outer old Seoul or Seongjeosimni. In 1912 leading up to official Japanese colonial rule, Miari became a cemetery ground with only 100 houses designated to tomb guards. Due to this, Miari became associated with death and maintained a historically unpleasant connotation. Following the Korean liberation from Japanese colonization , Miari became occupied by war refugees in makeshift shack settlements alongside the river. By 1936, the population had reached over 10,000 people. This population boom was due in part to t

The Story of Miari

Miari first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1989, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2021, when 12 Miaris were born — ranking #8,457 that year. As of 2026, Miari ranks #9,521 for baby girls with 10 births, with steady use. In total, more than 61 Miaris have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Miari

Phonetically similar names — useful when Miari is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Miari

What does the name Miari mean?

How popular is Miari in 2026?

In 2026, Miari ranks #9,521 among girls' names in the U.S., with 10 babies given the name that year.

When was Miari most popular?

Miari reached its peak popularity in 2021, ranking #8,457 that year with 12 babies given the name.

Is Miari a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Miari is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Miari?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Miari include Harris, Olivet, Veralee. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Miari

Miari is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1989 and has accumulated 61 births in the dataset. Miari's peak popularity came in 2021 when it ranked #8,457. Use the chart and map above to compare Miari's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.