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Feminine

Mira

ˈmiːr.ə

Wonderful, admirable

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How to say it

MI · ra

ˈmiːr.ə

What it means

From the Latin mirus, 'wonderful'; with parallel roots in Slavic ('peace') and Sanskrit ('ocean').

Mira sits where several languages meet. In Latin it is mirus, 'wonderful, admirable'; in Slavic tongues it means 'peace' or 'world'; in Sanskrit it points to 'ocean' and to the Hindu poet-saint Mirabai. Astronomers even named a famous red star Mira, 'the wonderful.' That convergence makes it feel universal, short, and luminous. Said MEER-a, with Meera the common alternate spelling.

How to spell Mira

The standard spelling is Mira. Common variants include Meera, Mirah, Myra, but Mira is the most widely used form.

Popularity over time

#10 #100 #1000 #1 #483718802025

peaked at #335 in 2025, currently #335 in 2025.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names given to at least 5 babies in a year, 1880–2025. Reviewed July 2026. See where the names are moving

Heads-up notes

  • Spelling

    Mira and Meera are the same name; Myra is a close cousin.

  • Pronunciation

    Usually MEER-a.

Who's worn it

Historical figures, characters, and public faces who share the name. The cultural surface, for whatever weight you want to give it.

  • Mirabai 16th-century Hindu poet and devotee
  • Mira Nair Indian filmmaker

Spelling variants

  • Meera
  • Mirah
  • Myra

Common questions

What does the name Mira mean?
From the Latin mirus, 'wonderful'; with parallel roots in Slavic ('peace') and Sanskrit ('ocean').
What does Mira mean in Latin?
In Latin, Mira means "Wonderful, admirable." Mira sits where several languages meet. In Latin it is mirus, 'wonderful, admirable'; in Slavic tongues it means 'peace' or 'world'; in Sanskrit it points to 'ocean' and to the Hindu poet-saint Mirabai. Astronomers even named a famous red star Mira, 'the wonderful.' That convergence makes it feel universal, short, and luminous. Said MEER-a, with Meera the common alternate spelling.
How do you pronounce Mira?
Mira is pronounced ˈmiːr.ə. Say it as MI-ra, with the stress on the "mi" syllable.
How do you spell Mira?
The standard spelling is Mira. Common spelling variants include Meera, Mirah, Myra.
Is Mira a boy or girl name?
Mira is traditionally a feminine name.
How popular is the name Mira?
Mira ranked #335 in the U.S. in 2025, according to Social Security Administration data.