Muriel vs Mira

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Muriel

Girl #3,168 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"bright sea, shining sea"

Origin: Old Irish muirgeal

British Irish Scottish French

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Girl #380 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wonderful, admirable"

Origin: Latin

Slavic Indian Latin American English

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Muriel Rank #3,168

Mira Rank #380

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

Is Muriel or Mira more popular?

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

What do Muriel and Mira mean?

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

Are Muriel and Mira boy or girl names?

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