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Mireya
GirlSpanish, French· “uncertain; possibly to admire”
- Meaning
- uncertain; possibly to admire (origin disputed)
- Origin
- Spanish, French
- Pronunciation
- mee-REH-yuh
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #1,147
- US babies 2025
- 202
- Best rank
- #448 (1997)
- Peak year
- 1997
Meaning and origin of Mireya
Mireya is often said to mean “uncertain; possibly to admire”; the origin is uncertain, though it is usually linked to Spanish and French roots.
Mireya is the Spanish form of Mireille, a name that entered wider use through Mirèio, the Provençal epic poem by Frédéric Mistral, first published in 1859. Its origin is uncertain; it may come from the Provençal mirar, "to admire," or be a form of Maria. Mistral later received the Nobel Prize in Literature, bringing further attention to his heroine. Mireya has a lyrical, three-syllable sound and a romantic feel. Mire is a possible nickname.
Popularity over time
Mireya first appears in US Social Security records in 1951. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 12 different years, starting in 1996. Its best national rank was #448 in 1997, the same year it reached its highest count of 567 babies. In 2025, 202 babies were named Mireya, and it ranked #1,147 nationally. That is 30% more than ten years earlier, so it is clearly on the rise.
Its national rank moved from #1,234 in 1980, #897 in 2000, #1,227 in 2010, and #1,147 in 2025. Of the 9,939 US girls named Mireya since records began, 27% were born in the 2000s, its biggest decade. The 1990s come next, with 2,508 babies. Since 2010, 2,983 more have been named Mireya.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Essence, Lexus, Keely, Yulissa, and Savanah.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Mireya ranked highest in Nevada, Arizona, and California.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Nevada | #487 | 6 |
| Arizona | #507 | 14 |
| California | #655 | 48 |
| Illinois | #904 | 10 |
| Texas | #941 | 31 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Mireya is usually pronounced mee-REH-yuh, with two syllables. It has six letters, starts with M and ends in “-ya”.
Middle names for Mireya
A few middle names that flow with Mireya: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Mireya
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Mireya mean?
Mireya is often said to mean “uncertain; possibly to admire”; the origin is uncertain, though it is usually linked to Spanish and French roots.
What is the origin of the name Mireya?
Mireya has Spanish and French roots. Mireya is the Spanish form of Mireille, a name that entered wider use through Mirèio, the Provençal epic poem by Frédéric Mistral, first published in 1859.
Is Mireya a popular name?
Not especially. Mireya ranked #1,147 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Mireya a boy or girl name?
Mireya is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Mireya?
Mireya is usually pronounced mee-REH-yuh. 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