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Lorna vs Mira

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lorna

Girl #3,172 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from Lorn, from the district of Argyll, Scotland"

Origin: Scottish place name

Cultural Roots

British Scottish Irish Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,172
Total SSA Count
50
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Mira

Girl #380 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"wonderful, admirable"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Slavic Indian Latin American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#380
Total SSA Count
820
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Lorna Rank #3,172
Mira Rank #380

Mira is more popular, ranked #380 vs #3172 for Lorna.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lorna or Mira more popular?

Mira is more popular, ranked #380 compared to Lorna at #3172 in the United States.

What do Lorna and Mira mean?

Lorna means "from Lorn, from the district of Argyll, Scotland" (Scottish place name origin). Mira means "wonderful, admirable" (Latin origin).

Are Lorna and Mira boy or girl names?

Lorna is primarily a girl name. Mira is primarily a girl name.

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