Miel

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Pronounced mee-EL /miˈɛl/Medium

Meaning: From French/Spanish miel, 'honey' (Latin mel) — a sweet word-nameHigh

In 30 seconds: Sweet as honey: Miel is the French and Spanish word for honey — golden, gentle, and utterly charming. A tiny, tender name.

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Origin HighFrench, Spanish

MeaningFrom French/Spanish miel, 'honey' (Latin mel) — a sweet word-name

U.S. rank (2025)#8190 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births13 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 208

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

Miel comes from French and Spanish miel, 'honey' (from Latin mel). A soft, sweet word-name, it carries golden warmth and is used affectionately across Romance-language cultures.

It registers thinly in records. Rare, honey at the root, and tender.

Did you know? Miel means 'honey' in both French and Spanish (from Latin mel) — a sweet term of endearment that makes a delicate, golden name.

Overall data confidence 80%

References — miel (French/Spanish) — word origin

Variations

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Miel mean?

Miel is French and Spanish for 'honey', from Latin mel.

How do you pronounce Miel?

It's said mee-EL /miˈɛl/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Miel a boy or girl name?

Miel is a girl's name.

How popular is Miel?

Miel is a rare name in the U.S.