Unisex · #5,304 in 2026

Mirza

Mirza (man) and Mirzada (woman) is a multi-ethnic name of Persian origin. It is used as a surname or prefix to identify patriarchal lineage. It is derived from the term Mirzadeh.

  • Persian
  • Arabic
  • Urdu
  • Bengali
Current Rank
#5,304
Peak Rank
#3,721 (2001)
Total Babies
573
5-Yr Trend
+31%
👧 Girl peak #9,479 (135 total)
👦 Boy peak #3,721 (573 total)
👦As Boy Name
1977
First Year
2026
Last Year
2001
Peak Year
#3721
Peak Rank
573
Total Count
44
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
1960
First Year
2022
Last Year
1999
Peak Year
#9479
Peak Rank
135
Total Count
23
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Mirza

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

Mirza (man) and Mirzada (woman) is a multi-ethnic name of Persian origin. It is used as a surname or prefix to identify patriarchal lineage. It is derived from the term Mirzadeh.

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Cultural Origins (via Behind the Name)

  • Persian
  • Arabic
  • Urdu
  • Bengali
  • Bosnian
  • Azerbaijani
Origin & history
Mirza first emerged during the 15th century as an appellative term for members of the Timurid dynasty , adopted in deference to their progenitor, the Central Asian conqueror Timur , who used Amir as his principal title. During the early Timurid period , Mirza preceded a prince's given name, therefore adhering to the Persian fashion, though subsequently the Turkish style was adopted, with the title instead being placed after. This was continued by later rulers such as the Aq Qoyunlus , Safavids , Ottomans and Mughals . Originally restricted to only kings and princes, the title eventually spread

The Story of Mirza

As a girl name

The earliest SSA record of Mirza as a girl name dates back to 1960, when 5 babies received it. 1999 was its biggest year on record, with 9 newborns named Mirza — #9,479 in the national rankings. About 30% of every Mirza on record arrived during the 1990s, its defining decade. Mirza last appeared in the published SSA data in 2022, with 5 recorded births — it has not charted nationally since. All told, over 135 Americans have carried the name since 1880, from the 1960s to the 2020s.

As a boy name

Mirza first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1977, with 6 babies given the name that year. The name hit its high-water mark in 2001: 22 births, good for #3,721 nationwide. About 29% of every Mirza on record arrived during the 2000s, its defining decade. As of 2026, Mirza ranks #5,304 for boys with 18 births, rising sharply (+31% over the past five years). All told, over 573 Americans have carried the name since 1880, from the 1970s to the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Mirza

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Frequently Asked Questions about Mirza

What does the name Mirza mean?
Mirza (man) and Mirzada (woman) is a multi-ethnic name of Persian origin. It is used as a surname or prefix to identify patriarchal lineage. It is derived from the term Mirzadeh.
What is the origin of the name Mirza?
Mirza has roots in the following cultural and linguistic traditions: Persian, Arabic, Urdu, Bengali, Bosnian, Azerbaijani.
How popular is Mirza in 2026?
In 2026, Mirza ranks #5,304 among boys' names in the U.S., with 18 babies given the name that year.
When was Mirza most popular?
Mirza reached its peak popularity in 2001, ranking #3,721 that year with 22 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Mirza most popular?
Mirza has historically been most popular in New York, Texas. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Mirza.
Is Mirza a unisex name?
Yes — Mirza is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 19% of Mirzas assigned female and 81% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Mirza?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Mirza include Emanual, Cristoval, Bryen. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

Similar Names

👦 Similar Boy Names

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Emanual
Peak #3721
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Cristoval
Peak #3721
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Bryen
Peak #3721
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Jerrin
Peak #3721

👧 Similar Girl Names

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Tanise
Peak #9479
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Raysa
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Dandria
Peak #9479
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Khalisha
Peak #9479

About the name Mirza

Mirza is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1977 and has accumulated 573 births in the dataset. Mirza's peak popularity came in 2001 when it ranked #3,721. Use the chart and map above to compare Mirza'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.