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Mirha

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Pronounced MEER-huh /ˈmir.hə/Medium

Meaning: NimbleMedium

In 30 seconds: Mirha is an Arabic girl's name meaning 'nimble', light and quick in feel.
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Origin MediumArabic
MeaningNimble
U.S. rank (2024)#1831 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births110 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 821

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202220152024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

The name carries the sense of being nimble, a quality of lightness and quick movement. It is short and clean, with the breath of the '-rha' ending giving it an airy finish. Its Arabic form appears in script as مرهاء.

Mirha's two syllables move quickly, fitting its 'nimble' meaning, and the soft trailing 'h' keeps it gentle rather than sharp. It reads as a graceful, modern choice within Arabic naming.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Mirha is 'nimble', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 62%
Behind the Name - Mirha — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

مرهاء

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Mira— A near-twin of Mirha, sharing the 'mir-' opening and light sound.
Mariam— Shares the Arabic origin and the strong 'M' opening Mirha leads with.

Frequently Asked

What does the name Mirha mean?

Mirha is usually explained as meaning 'nimble' and is most often linked with Arabic tradition.

How do you pronounce Mirha?

It's commonly said MEER-huh /ˈmir.hæ/.

Is Mirha a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Mirha is used as a girl name.

How popular is Mirha?

In 2024, Mirha ranked #1831 in the U.S. for girls, with 110 births recorded.