Rising since 1987, #4,352 for girls today.
Popularity of Mirel since 1976
Babies named Mirel per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 15 |
| 1980s | 50 |
| 1990s | 93 |
| 2000s | 191 |
| 2010s | 229 |
| 2020s | 129 |
Meaning & origin
Mirel is an uncommon name that entered U.S. records in 1976 and has been gradually climbing in usage ever since. In 2025, it reached its peak rank of 4,352, with roughly 1 in 50,227 newborn girls receiving the name. Its trajectory has been rising since 1987, reflecting a slow but steady increase in interest. Mirel is most popular in New York, one of the top states for this name. The name's dual possible origins... in Hebrew and Romanian give it a multicultural appeal, though its exact roots remain uncertain. Parents drawn to Mirel may appreciate its soft sound and relative rarity, as it remains outside the top 1,000 names.
Mirel may derive from the Hebrew name Mirel, itself a variant of Mirela or a diminutive of Miriam, meaning 'drop of the sea' or 'bitter'. Alternatively, it may be a Romanian form of Mirela, which has Slavic roots meaning 'peaceful'. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1976 and has seen a slight rise in usage since the late 1980s.
Where Mirel is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Miri, Mira, Relly
Sibling names for Mirel
Names that share Mirel's style, for a brother or sister.
