Holding steady, #14,942 for girls today.
Popularity of Mieke since 1969
Babies named Mieke per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 6 |
| 1970s | 103 |
| 1980s | 21 |
| 1990s | 24 |
| 2000s | 44 |
| 2010s | 57 |
| 2020s | 5 |
Meaning & origin
Mieke is a Dutch and Flemish diminutive of Maria that saw modest use in the United States starting in the late 1960s. Its peak year was 1974, though overall usage has remained stable and infrequent. As of 2025, the name ranked 14,942, with approximately 1 in every 321,453 newborns receiving it. While the name has not broken into mainstream American popularity, it carries a distinctly European charm. Its trajectory has been stable over recent decades, neither surging nor declining sharply. The name's etymology ties it to Maria, a name with deep biblical roots and debated origins meaning either 'beloved' or 'sea of bitterness'. Mieke remains a rare but recognizable choice for families with Dutch heritage or those seeking a soft, traditional-sounding name.
Mieke is a Dutch and Flemish feminine diminutive of Maria, a name with uncertain etymology. It may derive from the Hebrew name Maryam, with possible meanings including 'beloved', 'wished-for child', or 'sea of bitterness'. The name has been used in the Netherlands and Belgium since the Middle Ages, often as a pet form of Maria.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mie, Keetje
Variants: Mieke, Miep, Mies
Sibling names for Mieke
Names that share Mieke's style, for a brother or sister.
