Mira is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #969 in 2001 with 224 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 916 births ranking #335. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 115.4%. In 2001, approximately 1 in every 8,038 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.