Meaning and history
Mira has several independent origins. In Slavic languages it is related to mir, meaning "peace" or "world"; in Sanskrit it can mean "ocean" or "sea," and it is associated with the poet-saint Mirabai. The name also occurs in Latin-based languages. Notable bearers include filmmaker Mira Nair and actress Mira Sorvino.
Mira rose from #380 to #335 for girls between 2024 and 2025. That year also produced its highest recorded birth count, at 916.