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Mirella
GirlItalian, Latin· “admirable, or variant of Mireille”
- Meaning
- admirable, or variant of Mireille
- Origin
- Italian, Latin
- Pronunciation
- mih-REL-uh
- Syllables
- 3
- US rank 2025
- #3,369
- US babies 2025
- 46
- Best rank
- #1,146 (1997)
- Peak year
- 1997
Meaning and origin of Mirella
Mirella is an Italian and Latin name that is usually said to mean “admirable, or variant of Mireille”.
Mirella is an Italian name with two possible sources. It may come from Latin mirabilis, wonderful, or admirable, or be an Italian form of Mireille, a French name made famous by the Provençal poet Frédéric Mistral's poem Mirèio, published in the nineteenth century. Mireille is often linked to Provençal mirar, to admire. The Italian soprano Mirella Freni is a well-known bearer. It is said mih-REL-uh. The name is used in Italy and in Latin America.
Popularity over time
Mirella first appears in US Social Security records in 1951. It has never ranked in the national top 1,000, which keeps it genuinely uncommon. Its best national rank was #1,146 in 1997, the same year it reached its highest count of 163 babies. In 2025, 46 babies were named Mirella, and it ranked #3,369 nationally. That is 48% more than ten years earlier, so it is clearly on the rise.
Its national rank moved from #1,878 in 1980, #2,120 in 2000, #3,455 in 2010, and #3,369 in 2025. Of the 3,280 US girls named Mirella since records began, 27% were born in the 1990s, its biggest decade. The 2000s come next, with 677 babies. Since 2010, 581 more have been named Mirella.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Tehya, Kaytlyn, Jacinda, Daysha, and Monet.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Mirella ranked highest in California.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| California | #2684 | 7 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Mirella is usually pronounced mih-REL-uh, with three syllables. It has seven letters, starts with M and ends in “-la”.
Middle names for Mirella
A few middle names that flow with Mirella: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Mirella
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Mirella mean?
Mirella is an Italian and Latin name that is usually said to mean “admirable, or variant of Mireille”.
What is the origin of the name Mirella?
Mirella has Italian and Latin roots. Mirella is an Italian name with two possible sources.
Is Mirella a popular name?
Not especially. Mirella ranked #3,369 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Mirella a boy or girl name?
Mirella is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Mirella?
Mirella is usually pronounced mih-REL-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