Mira
Mira: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Mira
- A female given name from India.
Etymology
Borrowed from Hindi मीरा (mīrā), name of a 16th century Indian poetess, also affectionately called Mirabai. * As occasionally borne by anglophones in the West, the name may also be borrowed from Slavic, or be a short form of Miranda.
How popular is Mira?
Since 1880, 15,096 girls and 5 boys in the U.S. have been named Mira (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #335 in 2025. Its highest rank for boys was #8113 in 1988. In 2025 it ranked #335 for girls, with 916 babies given the name.
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Mira FAQ
What does the name Mira mean?
A female given name from India. Borrowed from Hindi मीरा (mīrā), name of a 16th century Indian poetess, also affectionately called Mirabai. * As occasionally borne by anglophones in the West, the name may also be borrowed from Slavic, or be a short form of Miranda.
What is the origin of the name Mira?
Mira is listed as a name of India origin.
How popular is the name Mira?
Since 1880, 15,096 girls and 5 boys in the U.S. have been named Mira (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #335 in 2025. Its highest rank for boys was #8113 in 1988. In 2025 it ranked #335 for girls, with 916 babies given the name.
Is Mira a boy or girl name?
Mira is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 15,096 girls and 5 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.