Mira is a distinctive girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #630 in 2016 with 67 recorded births. This places Mira in the top 8% of ranked UK girls' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Uncommon. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 135 births ranking #323. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 458.3%. In 2016, approximately 1 in every 4,584 girls born was named Mira. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.
Mira is a luminous international name with several genuine meanings depending on the tradition behind it. That variety makes it flexible, but it is best treated as multi-origin rather than pinned to one route.
The name has travelled well because it is short, elegant, and pronounceable in many languages. It appeals to parents who want a name that feels global without being vague.