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Mira is a feminine name used in Hindi and Marathi. Behind the Name describes it this way: "From Sanskrit मीर (mīra) meaning ‘sea, ocean’. This was the name of a 16th-century Indian princess who devoted her life to the god Krishna." It ranked #335 for girls in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, from Sanskrit मीर (mīra) meaning ‘sea, ocean’. This was the name of a 16th-century Indian princess who devoted her life to the god Krishna. The entry lists its usage as Hindi, Marathi, Malayalam, Tamil and others.
Editorial confidence: established
Popularity
Mira ranked #335 for girls in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #335 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Mira mean?
Mira means "sea, ocean", according to Behind the Name.
Is Mira a popular name?
Mira ranked #335 for girls in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Mira a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Mira appears in the girls' list; Behind the Name labels it feminine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Mira (1) — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
