Rising since 2007, #6,838 for girls today.
Popularity of Miray since 2003
Babies named Miray per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 21 |
| 2010s | 80 |
| 2020s | 102 |
Meaning & origin
Miray is a modern Turkish name that first appeared in U.S. records in 2003. By 2025, it had reached a rank of 6,838, with about 1 in every 100,454 girls given the name that year. Its popularity has been rising since 2007, and its peak year so far is 2023. While still uncommon, the name has a melodic sound and a meaning connected to light and royalty, making it a distinctive choice for parents seeking a name with Turkish roots.
Miray is a modern name, likely a Turkish coinage from the 20th or 21st century. It may be a combination of Turkish 'mir' (prince) and 'ay' (moon), together meaning 'princess of the moon', or derived from Arabic 'nur' (light). The name has gained popularity in Turkey and among Turkish communities in Europe, and has been used in the United States since the early 2000s. It is considered a feminine name.
“Miray” around the world
Where Miray lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
25
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mira, Ray, Mimi
Sibling names for Miray
Names that share Miray's style, for a brother or sister.
