Mira
Girl name · 71 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Mira: 71 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 13 births in 2024.
Mira is a name with several alluring roots, most notably the Latin *mirus*, meaning "wonderful" or "admirable," and the Slavic diminutive of names like Miroslava, which evokes "peace" or "world." It also shines in Sanskrit as "ocean" or "sea," and in Hebrew as "myrrh." Among its famous bearers are Oscar-winning actress Mira Sorvino, acclaimed filmmaker Mira Nair, and Croatian actress Mira Furlan, known for *Babylon 5*. The name lends itself to places like the town of Mira in Portugal and the Mira River in Nova Scotia. A notable variant is Myra, while its phonetic resemblance to "miracle" gives it an uplifting, timeless feel that parents across Scotland continue to cherish.
Girl 12 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 202413 babies
- Latest (2025)
- #32410 babies
- Total births
- 71since 2010
- 5-year trend
- ▲ 161%vs prior 5y