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Mithra

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Pronounced MITH-rah /ˈmɪθ.rɑ/Medium

Meaning: From the Persian/Vedic, 'covenant; contract; friendship' — the name of Mithra, an ancient deity of light, the sun and covenants; used for both sexes; here for girls; we note the deity nameLow

In 30 seconds: Covenant; friendship (a deity of light): Mithra is Persian. Lyrical, mythic, and warm. Used for both sexes (here for girls).
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Origin LowPersian
MeaningFrom the Persian/Vedic, 'covenant; contract; friendship' — the name of Mithra, an ancient deity of light, the sun and covenants; used for both sexes; here for girls; we note the deity name
U.S. rank (2025)#9892 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births10 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2017
Total births (all-time)≈ 316

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201720092025

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

Mithra comes from the Persian/Vedic, 'covenant; contract; friendship' — the name of Mithra, an ancient deity of light, the sun and covenants (we note the deity name). Used for both sexes, here for a girl (slug distinguished; said 'MITH-rah').

In the U.S. it appears in Persian and Indian families. Rare, covenant-and-friendship at the root, and mythic.

Did you know? Mithra means 'covenant; contract; friendship' in Persian/Vedic — the name of an ancient deity of light, the sun and covenants — a lyrical, mythic name used for both sexes (here for girls; we note the deity name; said 'MITH-rah').
Overall data confidence 34%
References — Mithra — deity name noted; unisex

Variations

MitraMihr

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Mithra mean?

Mithra is Persian for 'covenant; friendship' — an ancient deity of light and the sun; used for both sexes; here for a girl. We note the deity name.

How do you pronounce Mithra?

It's said MITH-rah /ˈmɪθ.rɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Mithra a boy or girl name?

Mithra is a deity name used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Mithra?

Mithra is a very rare name in the U.S.

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