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Mireia

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Pronounced mih-RAY-uh /mɪˈreɪ.ə/Medium

Meaning: A Catalan name from Frederic Mistral's poem Mireio (1859); its heroine's name is linked to the Occitan mirar, 'to admire; to wonder at.' Literary and lyrical.Low

In 30 seconds: A literary Catalan name: Mireia comes from Mistral's poem Mireio (said 'mih-RAY-uh'). Lyrical and lovely.
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Origin MediumCatalan, Provencal
MeaningA Catalan name from Frederic Mistral's poem Mireio (1859); its heroine's name is linked to the Occitan mirar, 'to admire; to wonder at.' Literary and lyrical.
U.S. rank (2023)#14592 ↘ Falling
2023 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2021
Total births (all-time)≈ 43

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202120052023

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

Mireia comes from the Provencal Mireio, the heroine of Mistral's poem, linked to the Occitan for 'to admire.' Popular in Catalonia, it reads lyrical and literary — rare in the U.S. (said 'mih-RAY-uh').

It appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, lyrical, and literary.

Did you know? Mireia is a Catalan name from Frederic Mistral's celebrated poem Mireio — its heroine's name tied to 'to admire; to wonder at' — a lyrical, literary choice (said 'mih-RAY-uh').
Overall data confidence 44%
References — Mireia — Catalan; Mistral's Mireio; 'to admire'

Variations

MireyaMirelaMiren

Nicknames

MiriReia

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Mireia mean?

Mireia is a Catalan name from Mistral's poem Mireio, linked to the Occitan for 'to admire.'

How do you pronounce Mireia?

It's said mih-RAY-uh /mɪˈreɪ.ə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Mireia a boy or girl name?

Mireia is a girl's name.

How popular is Mireia?

Mireia is a rare name in the U.S.

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