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Mirah

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Pronounced MEER-ah /ˈmɪr.ɑ/Medium

Meaning: -ah spelling of Mira — Sanskrit, 'prosperous; ocean, sea'; Slavic, 'peace, world'; Latin, 'wonderful, admirable'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Prosperous; admirable: Mirah spells Mira — 'prosperous; ocean; wonderful'. Soft, lyrical, and warm.
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Origin MediumSanskrit, Slavic
Meaning-ah spelling of Mira — Sanskrit, 'prosperous; ocean, sea'; Slavic, 'peace, world'; Latin, 'wonderful, admirable'; routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#5234 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births25 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 548

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202419202024

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

Mirah is an -ah spelling of Mira — a name with rich roots: Sanskrit mira, 'prosperous; ocean, sea' (the poet-saint Mirabai); Slavic mir, 'peace, world'; and Latin mirus, 'wonderful, admirable' (routes layered, which we note). A soft, lyrical, cross-cultural name.

It registers thinly beside Mira. Rare, prosperous-or-wonderful at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Mira means 'prosperous; ocean' (Sanskrit; the poet-saint Mirabai), 'peace, world' (Slavic), and 'wonderful, admirable' (Latin) — Mirah is an -ah spelling, soft and lyrical.
Overall data confidence 65%
Behind the Name — Mira — routes layered

Variations

MiraMeeraMirah

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If you like Mirah…

Mira— the standard spelling
Meera— the Indian spelling
Mirabel— a fellow Mir- name
Amira— a companion Mir-/-ira name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Mirah mean?

Mirah spells Mira — 'prosperous; ocean' (Sanskrit), 'peace' (Slavic), 'wonderful' (Latin); the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Mirah?

It's said MEER-ah /ˈmɪr.ɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Mirah a boy or girl name?

Mirah is a girl's name.

How popular is Mirah?

Mirah is a rare spelling in the U.S.; Mira is more common.

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