Mira
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Mira is a Sanskrit name meaning “ocean”. It is a common name, overwhelmingly used for girls, with 99.97% female usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Mira
Mira is a name of Sanskrit origin, meaning ocean or sea. It is famously associated with Mirabai, a 16th-century Hindu mystic and poet whose devotional songs remain central to Bhakti tradition. The name possesses diverse linguistic roots; in addition to the Sanskrit derivation, it is often linked to the Latin word mirus, meaning wonderful or astonishing. Its historical resonance spans both the spiritual devotion represented in Indian culture and the classical etymology rooted in European linguistic history.
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Gender Usage of the Name Mira
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Mira is overwhelmingly used as a name for girls. Approximately 99.97% of recorded bearers are female. This classification is supported by extensive records and is considered highly reliable.
Popularity of the Name Mira
Mira is among the Top 20 Trending Girls’ name in Canada for 2025
Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.
Overall PopularityMethodology
Mira is listed under Common Girl Names worldwide. Its popularity is relatively consistent across the available regional markets.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Common | 1 in every 6.0K births |
| United Kingdom | Common | 1 in every 3.6K births |
| Canada | Popular | 1 in every 2.9K births |
| Australia | Common | 1 in every 91K births |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Mira ranked #275 on the Popular Girls’ Names Worldwide List (2025). It fell from #193 in 2024 — a drop of 82 places. Mira maintains a steady presence among commonly used names.
Historically, its best recorded position was #193 in 2024. Its lowest recorded position was #3,235 in 1978. Over the last 5 years (2020–2025) the name rose 325 places (from #600 to #275).
Characteristics of the Name Mira
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- CMU
- Syllables
- 2 syllables — Two-Syllable Girl Names
- Length
- 4 letters — Short Girl Names
- Starts with
- M — Girl Names Starting with M
- Ends with
- a — Girl Names Ending in “a”
Name AestheticMethodology
Mira features a brief two-syllable structure and a primary-secondary stress pattern, providing a balanced and melodic quality. The name is culturally significant due to the Hindu mystic poetess Mirabai, lending it a sense of grace. These factors combine to create a Beautiful & Charming and Elegant & Timeless aesthetic.
Middle Names For Mira
Middle names used with MiraMethodology
Mira is most frequently used with these girl middle names: Mira Catherine · Mira Ann · Mira Elizabeth · Mira Rose · Mira JaneView all 81 girl middle names.
- Total 114 middle names used with Mira
- 4 boy middle names used with Mira
- 24 unisex middle names used with Mira
Middle name suggestions for MiraMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Mira is most frequently associated with girl middle names that have Strong stress pattern, 5 letters, and a starting sound of “m”.
Examples: Mira Moore · Mira Mills · Mira Marsh · Mira Marks · Mira Moose. View all 101 suggested middle names.
Associations of the Name Mira
Celestial AssociationsMethodology
Among Celestial Girl Names, Mira is also the name of Mira(from Latin), an officially named star in the constellation Cetus (Sea Monster).
Origin of the Star Name
Its Latin name since Early Modern times meaning "the Amazing One", as taken from Historiola Mirae Stellae - the title of a work describing the amazing variability of this star (written by Hevelius in 1662).
Flower AssociationsMethodology
As one of the Flower-Inspired Girl Names, Mira appears in the scientific names of 12 flower species, including:
- Lactuca mira Pavlov — Asteraceae
- Karomia mira (Moldenke) R.Fern. — Lamiaceae
Tree AssociationsMethodology
Among the Tree-Inspired Girl Names, Mira appears in the scientific names of 2 plant species, including:
- Plectocomiopsis mira J.Dransf. — Arecaceae
- Forsythia mira M.C.Chang — Oleaceae
Additional Natural MatchesMethodology
The complete dataset includes 39 biological records matching the name Mira. Browse all matching records with their scientific names and taxonomic details.
Names Similar to Mira
Sound Like Mira Finder
Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Mary · Marie · Maria · View all Top 100 names
Spelled Like Mira Finder
Names with similar spelling patterns and letter sequences: Moira · Maira · Meira · View all 18 names
Same Starting Sound Finder
Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Mary · Margaret · Michelle · View all Top 100 names
Rhymes With Mira Finder
Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: Patricia · Linda · Barbara · View all Top 100 names
Same Rhythm & Syllables Finder
Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Mary · Linda · Sarah · View all Top 100 names
Dictionary & Etymology of “Mira”
Dictionary Meaning of "Mira"Methodology
Mirabai, a 16th-century Indian poetess
A female given name from India
Examples
- Dorothy's daughters were of exceptional beauty and the sisters could complain only that the Hindi names Dorothy had chosen - Mira, Leela, Lena - were meant to pass as Western ones.
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How to Spell Mira in ASL
- M
- i
- r
- a
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