Mirel

♀ Girl

Pronounced MEE-rəl /ˈmi.rəl/Medium

Meaning: Yiddish pet form of Miriam — variously 'sea of bitterness', 'beloved', or 'wished-for child'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Sweet and traditional: Mirel pets the Yiddish Miriam — 'beloved'. Soft, warm, and endearing.

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Origin MediumHebrew, Yiddish

MeaningYiddish pet form of Miriam — variously 'sea of bitterness', 'beloved', or 'wished-for child'; routes layered

U.S. rank (2024)#5379 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births24 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2016

Total births (all-time)≈ 675

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

Mirel is a Yiddish pet form of Miriam — a name with layered meanings, 'sea of bitterness', 'beloved', or 'wished-for child' (routes layered, which we note). A soft, warm, endearing name in Jewish and Yiddish-speaking communities (said 'MEE-rəl').

In the U.S. it appears in Jewish families. Rare, beloved at the root, and endearing.

Did you know? Mirel is a tender Yiddish pet form of Miriam (variously 'sea of bitterness', 'beloved', or 'wished-for child') — soft and endearing, beloved in Jewish communities (said 'MEE-rəl').

Overall data confidence 60%

References — Mirel — routes layered

Variations

MireleMiraMiriam

Nicknames

Miri

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Mirel mean?

Mirel pets the Yiddish Miriam — 'sea of bitterness', 'beloved', or 'wished-for child'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Mirel?

It's said MEE-rəl /ˈmi.rəl/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Mirel a boy or girl name?

Mirel is a girl's name.

How popular is Mirel?

Mirel is a rare name, used in Jewish communities.