Sophia Girl
soh-FEE-uh
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Mira
GirlLatin, Slavic· “wonderful; also peace”
- Meaning
- wonderful; also peace
- Origin
- Latin, Slavic
- Pronunciation
- MEER-uh
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #335
- US babies 2025
- 916
- Best rank
- #335 (2025)
- Peak year
- 2025
Meaning and origin of Mira
Mira is a Latin and Slavic name that is usually said to mean “wonderful; also peace”.
Mira has several independent sources, which gives it a wide, cross-cultural appeal. In Latin, mirus means wonderful, and the star Mira in the constellation Cetus takes its name from that word. In Slavic languages, mir means peace or world, and Mira is a short form of names such as Miroslava. In India, Mira is associated with Mirabai, a sixteenth-century poet and devotee of Krishna. Each tradition gives the name a slightly different flavor. Mira is short, soft and easy to pronounce in many languages, and Meera is a common Indian spelling.
Other spellings with the same sound: Mirra.
Popularity over time
Mira first appears in US Social Security records in 1887. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 25 different years, starting in 1891. It is at its all-time high right now: 2025 brought both its best national rank, #335, and its highest count, 916 babies. Use has grown 77% in ten years.
Its national rank moved from #4,789 in 1920, #2,317 in 1950, #2,173 in 1980, #1,159 in 2000, #850 in 2010, and #335 in 2025. Of the 15,096 US girls named Mira since records began, 34% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2020s come next, with 4,433 babies.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Anaya, Lorelai, Viviana, Navy, and Malani.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Mira ranked highest in District of Columbia, Washington, and Michigan.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | #87 | 9 |
| Washington | #146 | 48 |
| Michigan | #162 | 53 |
| Oregon | #164 | 22 |
| Massachusetts | #180 | 31 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Mira is usually pronounced MEER-uh, with two syllables. It has four letters, starts with M and ends in “-ra”. Names that sound the same but are spelled differently include Mirra.
Middle names for Mira
A few middle names that flow with Mira: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Mira
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Mira mean?
Mira is a Latin and Slavic name that is usually said to mean “wonderful; also peace”.
What is the origin of the name Mira?
Mira has Latin, Slavic, and Sanskrit roots. Mira has several independent sources, which gives it a wide, cross-cultural appeal.
Is Mira a popular name?
Yes. Mira ranked #335 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Mira a boy or girl name?
Mira is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Mira?
Mira is usually pronounced MEER-uh. 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