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Milagro

♂ Boy

Pronounced mee-LAH-groh /miˈlɑː.ɡroʊ/Medium

Meaning: From the Spanish milagro, 'miracle' — a devotional word-name tied to the theme of Nuestra Senora de los Milagros. Warm and faith-flavored.Low

In 30 seconds: A heartfelt Spanish name: Milagro means 'miracle' (said 'mee-LAH-groh'). Devotional and warm.
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Origin MediumSpanish
MeaningFrom the Spanish milagro, 'miracle' — a devotional word-name tied to the theme of Nuestra Senora de los Milagros. Warm and faith-flavored.
U.S. rank (2017)#11719 ↘ Falling
2017 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1988
Total births (all-time)≈ 32

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 198819882017

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

Milagro is the Spanish word for 'miracle,' carried as a devotional name. It reads warm and grateful — rare in the U.S. (said 'mee-LAH-groh').

It appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, devotional, and warm.

Did you know? Milagro is Spanish for 'miracle' — a devotional word-name, more often given to girls but used here for a boy — a name of gratitude and wonder (said 'mee-LAH-groh').
Overall data confidence 46%
References — Milagro — Spanish 'miracle'; devotional word-name

Variations

MilagrosMilagreMilagritos

Nicknames

MilaMiel

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Milagro mean?

Milagro is the Spanish word for 'miracle.'

How do you pronounce Milagro?

It's said mee-LAH-groh /miˈlɑː.ɡroʊ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Milagro a boy or girl name?

Milagro is used here as a boy's name; note it is more often a girl's name.

How popular is Milagro?

Milagro is extremely rare for boys in the U.S.

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