Mirai vs Nabi

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mirai

Girl #4,760 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"future"

Origin: Japanese 未来

Cultural Roots

Japanese East Asian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,760
Total SSA Count
29
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mira, Miri, Rai

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Nabi

Girl #4,920 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"butterfly"

Origin: Korean word name

Cultural Roots

Korean Japanese Arabic (different meaning)

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,920
Total SSA Count
27
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Nab

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Popularity Comparison

Mirai Rank #4,760
Nabi Rank #4,920

Mirai is more popular, ranked #4760 vs #4920 for Nabi.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Mirai ___

  • Mirai Hana
  • Mirai Sakura
  • Mirai Yuki
  • Mirai Rose
  • Mirai Grace
  • Mirai Jade

Nabi ___

  • Nabi Rose
  • Nabi Grace
  • Nabi Lynn
  • Nabi Soo
  • Nabi Ji
  • Nabi Mae

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Mirai

Hana Yuki Akira Haruki Sora

If you choose Nabi

Hana Soo Mina Juno Luna

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mirai or Nabi more popular?

Mirai is more popular, ranked #4760 compared to Nabi at #4920 in the United States.

What do Mirai and Nabi mean?

Mirai means "future" (Japanese 未来 origin). Nabi means "butterfly" (Korean word name origin).

Are Mirai and Nabi boy or girl names?

Mirai is primarily a girl name. Nabi is primarily a girl name.

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