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Mihrimah

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Pronounced MEER-ee-mah /ˈmir.i.mɑ/Medium

Meaning: From Persian/Turkish mihr, 'the sun; love', + mah, 'the moon' — 'sun and moon'Low

In 30 seconds: Sun and moon: Mihrimah is Persian/Turkish. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'MEER-ee-mah').
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Origin LowPersian, Turkish
MeaningFrom Persian/Turkish mihr, 'the sun; love', + mah, 'the moon' — 'sun and moon'
U.S. rank (2025)#5848 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births21 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)≈ 76

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202520162025

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

Mihrimah comes from Persian/Turkish mihr, 'the sun; love', + mah, 'the moon' — 'sun and moon' (borne by Mihrimah Sultan, daughter of Suleiman the Magnificent). A lyrical, classic name (said 'MEER-ee-mah').

In the U.S. it appears in Turkish families. Rare, sun-and-moon at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Mihrimah joins Persian/Turkish mihr, 'the sun; love', and mah, 'the moon' — 'sun and moon' — borne by an Ottoman princess — lyrical and classic (said 'MEER-ee-mah').
Overall data confidence 44%
References — Mihrimah — Persian etymology

Variations

MihrimanMihrima

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Mihrimah mean?

Mihrimah is Persian/Turkish for 'sun and moon' (mihr, 'sun', + mah, 'moon').

How do you pronounce Mihrimah?

It's said MEER-ee-mah /ˈmir.i.mɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Mihrimah a boy or girl name?

Mihrimah is a girl's name.

How popular is Mihrimah?

Mihrimah is a rare name in the U.S.

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