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Mihira

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Pronounced meeh-EER-a /mih.ˈir.æ/Medium

Meaning: sunMedium

In 30 seconds: Mihira is a Sanskrit name meaning 'sun.'
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Origin MediumSanskrit
Meaningsun
U.S. rank (2025)#2804 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births61 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 511

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202420062025

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

Mihira comes from Sanskrit and means 'sun.' It is the feminine counterpart to the masculine Mihir, and shares space with the related forms Mahira and Mehira. The bright solar meaning gives it a warm, radiant character.

Its three flowing syllables carry a soft, lyrical sound. The link to Mihir keeps it tied to a recognizable Sanskrit root.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Mihira is '“sun', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 62%
Behind the Name - Mihira — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSVEtymology — Mihira — meaning/etymology

Variations

Mihir (masculine)MahiraMehira

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Mihira mean?

Mihira is usually explained as meaning '“sun' and is most often linked with Indian tradition.

How do you pronounce Mihira?

It's commonly said meeh-EER-a /mih.ˈir.æ/.

Is Mihira a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Mihira is used as a girl name.

How popular is Mihira?

In 2024, Mihira ranked #2514 in the U.S. for girls, with 71 births recorded.

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