Girl · #367 in 2026

Mira

Mira is a feminine given name with varying meanings. In the Romance languages, it is related to the Latin word ''mirus'' for 'wonder' and 'wonderful'. In Slavic languages, it means 'peace' and is often used as part of a longer name, such as Miroslava, Mirjana, or Sławomira. In Albanian, it means 'goodness' or 'kindness'. In Sanskrit, it means 'ocean', 'sea', 'limit', or 'boundary'.

Current Rank
#367
Peak Rank
#367 (2026)
Total Babies
16K
5-Yr Trend
+17%
1887
First Year
2026
Last Year
2026
Peak Year
#367
Peak Rank
16K
Total Count
127
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Mira

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

Mira is a feminine given name with varying meanings. In the Romance languages, it is related to the Latin word ''mirus'' for 'wonder' and 'wonderful'. In Slavic languages, it means 'peace' and is often used as part of a longer name, such as Miroslava, Mirjana, or Sławomira. In Albanian, it means 'goodness' or 'kindness'. In Sanskrit, it means 'ocean', 'sea', 'limit', or 'boundary'.

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The Story of Mira

Mira first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1887, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2026, when 837 Miras were born — ranking #367 that year. As of 2026, Mira ranks #367 for baby girls with 837 births, rising sharply (+17% over the past five years). In total, more than 16K Miras have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1880s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Mira

Phonetically similar names — useful when Mira 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 Mira

What does the name Mira mean?
Mira is a feminine given name with varying meanings. In the Romance languages, it is related to the Latin word ''mirus'' for 'wonder' and 'wonderful'. In Slavic languages, it means 'peace' and is often used as part of a longer name, such as Miroslava, Mirjana, or Sławomira. In Albanian, it means 'goodness' or 'kindness'. In Sanskrit, it means 'ocean', 'sea', 'limit', or 'boundary'.
How popular is Mira in 2026?
In 2026, Mira ranks #367 among girls' names in the U.S., with 837 babies given the name that year.
When was Mira most popular?
Mira reached its peak popularity in 2026, ranking #367 that year with 837 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Mira most popular?
Mira has historically been most popular in Vermont, District of Columbia, Michigan. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Mira.
Is Mira a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Mira is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Mira?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Mira include Ester, Marlee, Sherlyn. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Mira

Mira is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1887 and has accumulated 16K births in the dataset. Mira's peak popularity came in 2026 when it ranked #367. Use the chart and map above to compare Mira'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.