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Mihir
BoySanskrit· “sun”
- Meaning
- sun
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Pronunciation
- mih-HEER
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #3,723
- US babies 2025
- 30
- Best rank
- #1,526 (2002)
- Peak year
- 2002
Meaning and origin of Mihir
Mihir is a Sanskrit name that means “sun”.
Mihir is a Sanskrit name meaning sun, and it is related to Mitra, an ancient Indo-Iranian deity connected with the sun and with contracts. The same root appears in the Persian Mehr and Mithra. The name is used in India, especially in Gujarat and Maharashtra, and among families of Indian heritage abroad. It is said mih-HEER, with the stress on the second syllable. It pairs naturally with other Indian names drawn from the sun, such as Aditya and Surya.
Popularity over time
Mihir first appears in US Social Security records in 1976. It has never ranked in the national top 1,000, which keeps it genuinely uncommon. Its best national rank was #1,526 in 2002, the same year it reached its highest count of 82 babies. In 2025, 30 babies were named Mihir, and it ranked #3,723 nationally. That is 29% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #6,928 in 1980, #2,559 in 2000, #2,537 in 2010, and #3,723 in 2025. Of the 1,486 US boys named Mihir since records began, 43% were born in the 2000s, its biggest decade. The 2010s come next, with 385 babies. Since 2010, 550 more have been named Mihir.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Jadarius, Kesean, Jeron, Kolin, and Isacc.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Mihir ranked highest in California and Texas.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| California | #1773 | 9 |
| Texas | #2827 | 5 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for boys.
Mihir is usually pronounced mih-HEER, with two syllables. It has five letters, starts with M and ends in “-ir”.
Middle names for Mihir
A few middle names that flow with Mihir: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Mihir
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Mihir mean?
Mihir is a Sanskrit name that means “sun”.
What is the origin of the name Mihir?
Mihir has Sanskrit roots. Mihir is a Sanskrit name meaning sun, and it is related to Mitra, an ancient Indo-Iranian deity connected with the sun and with contracts.
Is Mihir a popular name?
Not especially. Mihir ranked #3,723 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Mihir a boy or girl name?
Mihir is mainly a boy's name. In the US it is used almost only for boys.
How do you pronounce Mihir?
Mihir is usually pronounced mih-HEER. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings