Mira vs Muriel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mira

Girl #380 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wonderful, admirable"

Origin: Latin

Slavic Indian Latin American English

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Girl #3,168 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"bright sea, shining sea"

Origin: Old Irish muirgeal

British Irish Scottish French

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Mira Rank #380

Muriel Rank #3,168

Mira is more popular, ranked #380 vs #3168 for Muriel.

Is Mira or Muriel more popular?

Mira is more popular, ranked #380 compared to Muriel at #3168 in the United States.

What do Mira and Muriel mean?

Mira means "wonderful, admirable" (Latin origin). Muriel means "bright sea, shining sea" (Old Irish muirgeal origin).

Are Mira and Muriel boy or girl names?

Mira is primarily a girl name. Muriel is primarily a girl name.