Mirah
Gender: Girl
Meaning: Princess, commander
Origin: Arabic
Popularity: Ranked #7767 in 2025 with 14 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Amira. Shares the meaning 'Princess, commander.'
Similar names: mir, mirra, maira, mairi, meir, meira, miara, miari
Name length: 5 letters
How common is Mirah? About 1 in 237,750 babies born in 2025 were named Mirah, or roughly 0 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Mirah
What does the name Mirah mean?
Mirah means “Princess, commander” from Arabic roots.
What is the origin of the name Mirah?
Mirah has Arabic origin. The traditional meaning is “Princess, commander”.
How popular is Mirah?
Mirah ranked #7491 in 2025 — given to 14 babies that year.
When was Mirah most popular?
Mirah peaked in 2024 with 25 babies registered that year.
Is Mirah a boy or girl name?
Mirah is predominantly a girls' name — over 90% of Mirahs in registered births are female.
Is the name Mirah rising or falling in popularity?
Mirah has fallen 689 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #6802 in 2020 to #7491 in 2025.
How long has Mirah been recorded?
Mirah appears in birth records across 39 years — from 1920 through 2025.