Mirabelle
GirlFrench, Latin· “wonderful, lovely”
- Meaning
- wonderful, lovely
- Origin
- French, Latin
- Pronunciation
- MIH-ruh-behl
- Syllables
- 3
- US rank 2025
- #2,249
- US babies 2025
- 82
- Best rank
- #2,010 (2015)
- Peak year
- 2015
Meaning and origin of Mirabelle
Mirabelle is a French and Latin name that means “wonderful, lovely”.
Mirabelle comes from the Latin mirabilis, wonderful, and in French it is also read as mira belle, wonderful and beautiful. It is also the name of a small golden plum grown especially in Lorraine, the mirabelle, used in tarts and brandy. The name was used in medieval Europe and has returned as a stylish choice in recent years. It is said MIH-ruh-behl. Related names include Mirabel, Mirabella and Maybelle. Mira or Belle are easy nicknames, and the name suits families looking for something both elegant and unusual.
Popularity over time
Mirabelle first appears in US Social Security records in 1997. It has never ranked in the national top 1,000, which keeps it genuinely uncommon. Its best national rank was #2,010 in 2015, the same year it reached its highest count of 99 babies. In 2025, 82 babies were named Mirabelle, and it ranked #2,249 nationally. Its use has been fairly steady over the past decade.
Its national rank moved from #8,970 in 2000, #2,862 in 2010, and #2,249 in 2025. Of the 1,610 US girls named Mirabelle since records began, 50% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2020s come next, with 481 babies.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Aeris, Aminata, Anistyn, Paizlee, and Hayven.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Mirabelle ranked highest in Illinois and California.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | #1560 | 5 |
| California | #2045 | 10 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Mirabelle is usually pronounced MIH-ruh-behl, with three syllables. It has nine letters, starts with M and ends in “-le”.
Middle names for Mirabelle
A few middle names that flow with Mirabelle: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Mirabelle
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Mirabelle mean?
Mirabelle is a French and Latin name that means “wonderful, lovely”.
What is the origin of the name Mirabelle?
Mirabelle has French and Latin roots. Mirabelle comes from the Latin mirabilis, wonderful, and in French it is also read as mira belle, wonderful and beautiful.
Is Mirabelle a popular name?
Not especially. Mirabelle ranked #2,249 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Mirabelle a boy or girl name?
Mirabelle is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Mirabelle?
Mirabelle is usually pronounced MIH-ruh-behl. 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