Mirra

A girl's name of Italian origin with 369 recorded U.S. births.

Girl's name#6069 in 2024Rising fast

Meaning & Origin

A surname from Italian.

Mirra is a girl's baby name of Italian origin, related to mirra — the Italian word for myrrh, the fragrant resin that was one of the gifts of the Magi. In Christian tradition, myrrh symbolizes sacrifice and anointing, giving the name deep spiritual resonance.

Mirra also sounds like Mirror, adding a sense of clarity and reflection to its aromatic meaning. The double-r gives it a rolling quality when spoken — a name that sounds as beautiful as the precious resin it evokes.

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Mirra is cataloged under the Italian naming tradition. Names from the Italian tradition carry linguistic and cultural patterns that shape their sound, structure, and associations.

In the U.S., Mirra has been recorded as a girl's name since 1985, with 369 total births. Browse the Italian names hub on this site to explore the broader family.

At a Glance

369

Total births

Since 1985

2017

Peak

24 births

1985

First recorded

40 years of data

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Popularity Over Time

Mirra climbed 11852 spots in the last 20 years — from #17921 to #6069.

First appeared: 1985Peak: 2017 (24 births)Current: #6069

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Mirra
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	62	#9389	▼
2010s	172	#7615	▲
2000s	110	#10748	▲
1990s	14	#11708	▲
1980s	11	#11165	—

The Story of Mirra

A Gen Alpha name

Peaking in 2017, Mirra is a fresh, modern favorite. Girls named Mirra are most likely born between 2007 and 2024.

How rare is Mirra?

Only about 1 in every 180,000 babies born in 2024 was named Mirra — a truly uncommon choice.

The journey through the decades

First appeared in the records in 1985, gained momentum through the mid-century, peaked in the 2010s with 172 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.

Mirra by the numbers

Would fill 8 school buses
Meeting one Mirra per day would take 1 years

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(29 years, 1985–2024)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Mirra
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	20	#6069	+9 (81.8%)
2023	11	#9409	+2 (22.2%)
2022	9	#10942	+2 (28.6%)
2021	7	#13070	-8 (-53.3%)
2020	15	#7457	-4 (-21.1%)
2019	19	#6344	+6 (46.2%)
2018	13	#8463	-11 (-45.8%)
2017	24	#5474	+3 (14.3%)
2016	21	#6123	+10 (90.9%)
2015	11	#9943	+1 (10.0%)
2014	10	#10694	-12 (-54.5%)
2013	22	#5950	-1 (-4.3%)
2012	23	#5842	+12 (109.1%)
2011	11	#10189	-7 (-38.9%)
2010	18	#7127	+5 (38.5%)
2009	13	#9240	+6 (85.7%)
2008	7	#14902	-5 (-41.7%)
2007	12	#9979	-6 (-33.3%)
2006	18	#7055	+5 (38.5%)
2005	13	#8692	+8 (160.0%)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mirra a boy's or girl's name?

Mirra is primarily a girl's name.

When was Mirra most popular?

Mirra reached its peak popularity in 2017 with 24 births that year. It is currently ranked #6069 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Mirra?

Mirra is currently ranked #6069 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 369 babies since 1985.

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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1985–2024