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Mireille

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Pronounced mee-RAY /miˈreɪ/Medium

Meaning: From the Occitan/Provençal Mireio — variously 'to admire; to wonder at; a wonder' (made famous by Frederic Mistral's poem Mireio)Low

In 30 seconds: To admire; a wonder: Mireille is French/Provencal. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'mee-RAY').

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Origin LowOccitan, French

MeaningFrom the Occitan/Provençal Mireio — variously 'to admire; to wonder at; a wonder' (made famous by Frederic Mistral's poem Mireio)

U.S. rank (2025)#8698 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births12 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2018

Total births (all-time)≈ 850

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

Mireille comes from the Occitan/Provencal Mireio — variously 'to admire; to wonder at; a wonder' (made famous by Frederic Mistral's poem Mireio). A lyrical, classic name (said 'mee-RAY').

In the U.S. it appears in French and Haitian families. Rare, a-wonder at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Mireille comes from the Occitan/Provencal Mireio — variously 'to admire; a wonder' — made famous by Frederic Mistral's poem Mireio — lyrical and classic (said 'mee-RAY').

Overall data confidence 42%

References — Mireille — Occitan etymology

Variations

MireioMireyaMirella

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Mireille mean?

Mireille is Occitan/Provencal, variously 'to admire; a wonder' (from Mistral's poem Mireio).

How do you pronounce Mireille?

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

Is Mireille a boy or girl name?

Mireille is a girl's name.

How popular is Mireille?

Mireille is a very rare name in the U.S.