Carmen vs Mira

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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
Nicknames
Miri, Mi

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Carmen Rank #416
Mira Rank #380

Mira is more popular, ranked #380 vs #416 for Carmen.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Carmen ___

  • Carmen Isabella
  • Carmen Sofia
  • Carmen Elise
  • Carmen Rose
  • Carmen Valentina
  • Carmen Lucia

Mira ___

  • Mira Grace
  • Mira Elena
  • Mira Sophia
  • Mira Rose
  • Mira Jade
  • Mira Celeste

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Carmen

Isabella Valentina Lucia Diego Mateo

If you choose Mira

Aria Cora Vera Theo Leo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Carmen or Mira more popular?

Mira is more popular, ranked #380 compared to Carmen at #416 in the United States.

What do Carmen and Mira mean?

Carmen means "song, poem" (Latin origin). Mira means "wonderful, admirable" (Latin origin).

Are Carmen and Mira boy or girl names?

Carmen is primarily a girl name. Mira is primarily a girl name.

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