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Mirely

mee-REH-lee · Of uncertain origin; possibly a modern invented name combining elements like Mira and -ly, or a variant of Mireille meaning 'to admire'.

2025 rank (girls)
#4,352
Babies named in 2025
32
Peak popularity
2025
2025 frequency
1 in 50,227 girls
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Holding steady

Holding steady, #4,352 for girls today.

Popularity of Mirely since 2002

Babies named Mirely per year in U.S. Social Security records.

11213220102020Most births 2025Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
2000s55
2010s57
2020s60

Meaning & origin

Mirely is a modern feminine name that entered U.S. records in 2002. Its origins are uncertain, but it fits a pattern of creative coinages popular in the 21st century, combining the melodic first syllable of Mira (a name with multiple cultural roots) with the popular -ly ending. In 2025, Mirely ranked 4,352, with a peak in popularity also in 2025, indicating steady if modest usage. The name is most common in California and Texas, reflecting broader trends in name innovation. About 1 in every 50,227 girls received the name that year, making it a distinctive choice without being obscure.

Mirely first appeared in U.S. records in 2002, likely a modern coinage blending the popular name Mira (of Latin, Slavic, or Sanskrit origins) with the fashionable -ly suffix seen in names like Katelyn or Brynlee. It may also be influenced by the French name Mireille, derived from Occitan mirar 'to admire'.

Where Mirely is most popular

Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Miri, Mira

Variants: Mireli, Mirelli, Mirelee

Sibling names for Mirely

Names that share Mirely's style, for a brother or sister.

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Mirely mean?
The meaning of Mirely is unclear. It may be a modern invented name formed from familiar sounds, or a variant of Mireille, which means 'to admire'.
How popular is the name Mirely?
Mirely first appeared in U.S. data in 2002 and ranked 4,352 in 2025, with about 1 in every 50,227 baby girls given the name that year.
Is Mirely a boy or girl name?
Mirely is exclusively used for girls in U.S. Social Security records.