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Mir

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Pronounced MEER /ˈmɪr/Medium

Meaning: From Persian/Arabic mir (a short form of amir), 'a prince, a chief, a commander/leader'Medium

In 30 seconds: A prince and chief: Mir is Persian/Arabic for 'a prince, a leader'. Crisp, regal, and warm.

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Origin MediumPersian, Arabic

MeaningFrom Persian/Arabic mir (a short form of amir), 'a prince, a chief, a commander/leader'

U.S. rank (2025)#4812 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births21 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2025

Total births (all-time)≈ 556

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

Mir comes from Persian and Arabic mir — a short form of amir, 'a prince, a chief, a commander' (the root of 'emir'). A crisp, regal title-name across the Persian, Arab, and South Asian world (often a title prefix); said 'MEER'.

In the U.S. it appears in Persian and South Asian families. Rare, a-prince at the root, and regal.

Did you know? Mir means 'a prince, a chief, a commander' in Persian and Arabic (a short form of amir, the root of 'emir') — a crisp, regal title-name (said 'MEER').

Overall data confidence 72%

References — Mir — etymology

Variations

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Mir mean?

Mir is Persian/Arabic for 'a prince, a chief, a leader' (a short form of amir).

How do you pronounce Mir?

It's said MEER /ˈmɪr/ — a single syllable.

Is Mir a boy or girl name?

Mir is a boy's name.

How popular is Mir?

Mir is a rare name in the U.S.