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Mirielle

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Pronounced meer-ee-EL /mɪr.iˈɛl/High

Meaning: Spelling of Mireille — Occitan/Provençal, likely from Latin mirari, 'to admire, wonder at'Medium

In 30 seconds: Wonder and admiration: Mirielle spells the lovely French Mireille — likely 'to admire, marvel'. Romantic, Provençal, and elegant.
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Origin MediumFrench, Latin
MeaningSpelling of Mireille — Occitan/Provençal, likely from Latin mirari, 'to admire, wonder at'
U.S. rank (2025)#4519 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births31 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2018
Total births (all-time)≈ 560

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201819882025

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

Mirielle is a spelling of Mireille — an Occitan/Provençal name likely from Latin mirari, 'to admire, wonder' (the exact root is debated, which we note). Mistral's poetry made it famous; the -ielle ending adds French elegance.

It registers thinly in records. Rare, admire-and-wonder at the root, and romantic.

Did you know? Mireille was the heroine of Mistral's Provençal epic 'Mirèio' — her name likely from Latin mirari, 'to wonder at, admire'; Mirielle is an -ielle styling.
Overall data confidence 70%
Behind the Name — Mireille — root debated

Variations

MireilleMirellaMirelle

Nicknames

MiriElle

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If you like Mirielle…

Mirella— a fellow Mir- name
Mirabelle— a companion 'wondrous' name
Gabrielle— another -elle French name
Myracle— a fellow Latin choice
Maribelle— another French name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Mirielle mean?

Mirielle spells Mireille, likely from Latin mirari, 'to admire, wonder'; the root is debated.

How do you pronounce Mirielle?

It's said meer-ee-EL /mɪr.iˈɛl/ — three syllables, stress on the last.

Is Mirielle a boy or girl name?

Mirielle is a girl's name.

How popular is Mirielle?

Mirielle is a rare name in the U.S.

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