Miray

♀ Girl

Pronounced mee-RY /miˈraɪ/Medium

Meaning: From Turkish miray, 'moonlight; the reflection of the moon on water' (linked to ay, 'moon')Medium

In 30 seconds: Moonlight: Miray is Turkish for 'moonlight; the moon's reflection on water'. Lyrical, soft, and warm (said 'mee-RY').

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Origin MediumTurkish

MeaningFrom Turkish miray, 'moonlight; the reflection of the moon on water' (linked to ay, 'moon')

U.S. rank (2025)#7036 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births16 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 203

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

Miray comes from Turkish miray, 'moonlight; the gentle reflection of the moon on water' (linked to ay, 'moon'). A lyrical, soft, luminous modern Turkish girls' name (said 'mee-RY'; nickname Mira).

In the U.S. it appears in Turkish families. Rare, moonlight at the root, and luminous.

Did you know? Miray means 'moonlight; the reflection of the moon on water' in Turkish (linked to ay, 'moon') — a lyrical, soft, luminous name (said 'mee-RY').

Overall data confidence 65%

Turkish references — miray — etymology

Variations

MiraiMiraya

Nicknames

Mira

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Miray mean?

Miray is Turkish for 'moonlight; the reflection of the moon on water'.

How do you pronounce Miray?

It's said mee-RY /miˈraɪ/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Miray a boy or girl name?

Miray is a girl's name.

How popular is Miray?

Miray is a rare name in the U.S.