Mitra
Gender: Girl
Meaning: Follower of Demeter, earth-lover
Origin: Greek/Russian
Popularity: Ranked #11605 in 2025 with 8 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Dimitri. Shares the meaning 'Follower of Demeter, earth-lover.'
Similar names: mithra, mir, mirah, mirra, mister, maira, mairi, meir
Name length: 5 letters
How common is Mitra? About 1 in 416,063 babies born in 2025 were named Mitra, or roughly 0 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Mitra
What does the name Mitra mean?
Mitra means “Follower of Demeter, earth-lover” from Greek/Russian roots.
What is the origin of the name Mitra?
Mitra has Greek/Russian origin. The traditional meaning is “Follower of Demeter, earth-lover”.
How popular is Mitra?
Mitra ranked #10917 in 2025 — given to 8 babies that year.
When was Mitra most popular?
Mitra peaked in 1988 with 20 babies registered that year.
Is Mitra a boy or girl name?
Mitra is predominantly a girls' name — over 90% of Mitras in registered births are female.
Is the name Mitra rising or falling in popularity?
Mitra has fallen 2450 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #8467 in 2020 to #10917 in 2025.
How long has Mitra been recorded?
Mitra appears in birth records across 61 years — from 1961 through 2025.