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Mirabel

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Pronounced MIR-uh-bel /ˈmɪr.ə.bɛl/High

Meaning: wonderful, admirableHigh

In 30 seconds: Mirabel is a Latin name meaning wonderful beauty. Made famous by Disney's Encanto (2021), it is a romantic name with ancient classical roots and fairy-tale appeal.
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Origin HighLatin
Meaningwonderful, admirable
U.S. rank (2024)#2370 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births77 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,022

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202219822024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Mirabel combines Latin mirabilis (wonderful) with belle (beautiful), meaning wonderful beauty. It has been used in English since the medieval period.

Mirabel saw a significant spike in popularity following the release of Disney's Encanto in 2021.

Did you know? Disney's Encanto (2021), featuring protagonist Mirabel Madrigal, won the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature — making Mirabel one of the fastest-rising names after a Disney film.
Overall data confidence 88%
Lewis & Short, Latin Dictionary — reference for MirabelBehind the Name: Mirabel — name etymology referenceDisney Encanto (2021) — reference for Mirabel

Variations

MirabelleMirabellaMiraBelle

Nicknames

MiraBelle

Famous Bearers

  • ★Mirabel Madrigal (fictional)
    Protagonist of Disney's Academy Award-winning animated film Encanto (2021), the only Madrigal born without a magical gift.

If you like Mirabel…

Mirabelle— French double-l variant of same name
Mira— Latin root name meaning wonderful
Arabella— similar -bel compound name
Rosabel— similar romantic -bel compound name
Annabel— classic -bel compound name of similar romance

Frequently Asked

What does Mirabel mean?

Mirabel means wonderful or admirable beauty, from Latin mirabilis (wonderful) and belle (beautiful).

How do you pronounce Mirabel?

Mirabel is pronounced MIR-uh-bel (/ˈmɪr.ə.bɛl/), with three syllables.

Is Mirabel a girl's name?

Yes, Mirabel is an exclusively feminine name.

How popular is the name Mirabel?

Mirabel saw a significant rise in popularity after Disney's Encanto (2021).