Mieke

♀ Girl

Pronounced MEE-kuh /ˈmiː.kə/Medium

Meaning: Mieke is a Dutch and Flemish pet form of Maria (Mary), ultimately from the Hebrew Miriam. A soft, familiar name in the Low Countries.Low

In 30 seconds: A cozy Dutch pet name: Mieke is a form of Maria (said 'MEE-kuh').

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Origin MediumDutch, Hebrew

MeaningMieke is a Dutch and Flemish pet form of Maria (Mary), ultimately from the Hebrew Miriam. A soft, familiar name in the Low Countries.

U.S. rank (2019)#14988 ↗ Rising

2019 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1972

Total births (all-time)≈ 255

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Mieke is a Dutch pet form of Maria (from the Hebrew Miriam). It reads soft and cozy, a familiar name in the Low Countries. A gentle sound (said 'MEE-kuh').

It appears only rarely for girls in the U.S. Rare, cozy, and soft.

Did you know? Mieke is the affectionate Dutch and Flemish diminutive of Maria (Mary) - a warm, homey name across the Netherlands and Belgium.

Overall data confidence 50%

References - Mieke — Dutch pet form of Maria

Variations

MiekMikaMieke

Nicknames

MieMika

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Mieke mean?

Mieke is a Dutch and Flemish pet form of Maria, ultimately from the Hebrew Miriam.

How do you pronounce Mieke?

It's said MEE-kuh /ˈmiː.kə/ — 2 syllables.

Is Mieke a boy or girl name?

Here Mieke is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Mieke?

Mieke is extremely rare for girls in the U.S. — a newly emerging pick.