Girl name · Latin
Mira
“wonderful, to be admired”
Vibes
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Similar-feel alternatives, or middle-name candidates that pair well with Mira — both ranked by the same scoring system (vibe overlap, syllable rhythm, origin compatibility).
About the name
Mira is Latin — mirus, "wonderful, to be admired" (the root of miracle) — with Slavic ("peace"), Sanskrit ("ocean"), and Arabic lives besides; astronomers know Mira as the first variable star ever identified, brightening and dimming on a 332-day heartbeat.
Mira holds American top-500 use and climbs.
Two luminous syllables. It pairs well with grounded middles (Mira Jane, Mira Ruth). On our vibe map it is Celestial (a literal star) with Cultural Fusion citizenship and Modern Minimalist cut — wonder, variable and confirmed.
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Is Mira a boy or girl name?
Mira is traditionally a girl name of Latin origin. It ranked #335 among US girls' names in 2025.
What does the name Mira mean?
Mira means “wonderful, to be admired” of Latin origin. Mira is Latin — mirus, "wonderful, to be admired" (the root of miracle) — with Slavic ("peace"), Sanskrit ("ocean"), and Arabic lives besides; astronomers know Mira as the first variable star ever identified, brightening and dimming on a 332-day heartbeat.
Where does the name Mira come from?
Mira is Latin in origin. Mira holds American top-500 use and climbs.
How popular is Mira?
Mira ranked #335 in US Social Security Administration data for 2025, which makes it familiar without being crowded.
Bring the name into the room
A couple of nice things named Mira you might want for the nursery.