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Mirna

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Pronounced MUR-nah /ˈmɜr.nɑ/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Myrna — from the Irish Muirne, 'tender, affectionate; beloved; high-spirited'Low

In 30 seconds: Tender; affectionate; beloved: Mirna spells Myrna — 'tender; beloved'. Lyrical, warm, and classic (said 'MUR-nah').
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Origin LowIrish
MeaningA spelling of Myrna — from the Irish Muirne, 'tender, affectionate; beloved; high-spirited'
U.S. rank (2025)#4520 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births31 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1974
Total births (all-time)≈ 4,154

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 197419472025

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

Mirna is a spelling of Myrna — from the Irish Muirne, 'tender, affectionate; beloved; high-spirited' (in legend, the mother of the hero Fionn mac Cumhaill). A lyrical, warm name across Hispanic, Arab, and Balkan families (the actress Myrna Loy bore the standard spelling; said 'MUR-nah'; nickname Miri).

In the U.S. it appears in Latino and other families. Rare, tender-and-beloved at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Myrna comes from the Irish Muirne, 'tender, affectionate; beloved; high-spirited' (the mother of the hero Fionn) — Mirna is a spelling, lyrical and warm (said 'MUR-nah').
Overall data confidence 55%
Behind the Name — Myrna — root etymology

Variations

MyrnaMuirneMerna

Nicknames

Miri

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Mirna mean?

Mirna spells Myrna — Irish 'tender, affectionate; beloved; high-spirited'.

How do you pronounce Mirna?

It's said MUR-nah /ˈmɜr.nɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Mirna a boy or girl name?

Mirna is a girl's name.

How popular is Mirna?

Mirna is a rare name in the U.S.

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