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Mirra

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How to Pronounce Mirra

Pronounced MEER-ah /ˈmir.ɑ/Medium

Meaning: A double-r spelling of Mira — variously 'wonderful, admirable' (Latin mirus), 'the sea' (Latin/Sanskrit), and 'peace' (Slavic mir); also linked to myrrh; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Wonderful; the sea; peace: Mirra spells Mira — layered and lovely. Lyrical, soft, and warm (said 'MEER-ah').
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Origin MediumLatin, Slavic
MeaningA double-r spelling of Mira — variously 'wonderful, admirable' (Latin mirus), 'the sea' (Latin/Sanskrit), and 'peace' (Slavic mir); also linked to myrrh; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#8700 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births12 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2017
Total births (all-time)≈ 369
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Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201719852025

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

Mirra is a double-r spelling of Mira — variously 'wonderful, admirable' (Latin mirus), 'the sea' (Latin/Sanskrit), and 'peace, prosperity' (Slavic mir; also linked to myrrh, the fragrant resin; routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, soft, layered name across many cultures (the spiritual teacher Mirra Alfassa; said 'MEER-ah'; nickname Mir).

In the U.S. it appears across communities. Rare in this spelling, wonderful-or-the-sea at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Mira is variously 'wonderful, admirable' (Latin mirus), 'the sea' (Latin/Sanskrit), and 'peace' (Slavic mir) — Mirra is a double-r spelling, lyrical and soft (it also echoes myrrh; the routes are layered, which we note; said 'MEER-ah').
Overall data confidence 58%
Behind the Name — Mira — routes layered

Variations

MiraMeeraMirah

Nicknames

Mir

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Mirra mean?

Mirra spells Mira — variously 'wonderful' (Latin), 'the sea', and 'peace' (Slavic); the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Mirra?

It's said MEER-ah /ˈmir.ɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Mirra a boy or girl name?

Mirra is a girl's name.

How popular is Mirra?

Mirra is a rare name in the U.S.

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