Mirae

♀ Girl

Pronounced mee-RAY /miˈreɪ/Medium

Meaning: A name that echoes the Korean mirae ('future'), and also reads as a Western coinage on Mira ('wonderful; sea; peace' by various routes) with a -rae ending. Routes uncertain between the two.Low

In 30 seconds: A forward-looking name: Mirae echoes the Korean 'mirae' (future) (said 'mee-RAY'). Routes are uncertain, which we note.

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Origin LowKorean, American

MeaningA name that echoes the Korean mirae ('future'), and also reads as a Western coinage on Mira ('wonderful; sea; peace' by various routes) with a -rae ending. Routes uncertain between the two.

U.S. rank (2020)#14549 ↗ Rising

2020 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2015

Total births (all-time)≈ 52

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

Mirae echoes the Korean word mirae ('future') and doubles as a Mira-based coinage in Western use. Its route is uncertain between the two, which we note — rare in the U.S. (said 'mee-RAY').

It appears only rarely in U.S. data. Rare, bright, and forward-looking.

Did you know? Mirae chimes with the Korean mirae ('future'), and also reads as a Western Mira coinage — a bright, forward-looking name whose route is uncertain, which we note (said 'mee-RAY').

Overall data confidence 32%

References — Mirae — echoes Korean 'mirae' (future) / Mira coinage; uncertain

Variations

MiraMirayMiraé

Nicknames

MiraRae

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By themeuncertain coinage bright

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Mirae mean?

Mirae echoes the Korean mirae ('future') and also reads as a Mira coinage; the route is uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Mirae?

It's said mee-RAY /miˈreɪ/ — two syllables, stress on the last.

Is Mirae a boy or girl name?

Mirae is a girl's name.

How popular is Mirae?

Mirae is a rare name in the U.S.