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Mirjana

meer-YAH-nah · Derived from the Slavic element 'mir', meaning peace or world.

Peak popularity
1980
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Holding steady

Holding steady.

Popularity of Mirjana since 1967

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

3710198020002020Most births 1980Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1960s6
1970s40
1980s50
1990s0
2000s16
2010s0
2020s0

Meaning & origin

Mirjana is a South Slavic name with deep roots in the region, particularly in Serbia, Croatia, and Bosnia. The name derives from the Slavic element 'mir', meaning peace or world, and has been a staple in Slavic naming traditions for centuries. In the United States, Mirjana has never broken into the top 1000 names, with its peak year in 1980. Since then, its usage has remained stable but very rare, with just a handful of newborn girls receiving the name each year. The name is almost exclusively given to girls, and its top associations are with cultural heritage from the Balkans. Mirjana offers a distinctive choice for families wishing to honor Slavic ancestry or simply appreciate the name's melodic quality and peaceful meaning.

Mirjana is a common South Slavic feminine name, derived from the Slavic root 'mir' (meaning peace or world). The name is particularly prevalent in Serbia, Croatia, and Bosnia and Herzegovina. It has been in use since medieval times and remains popular in the region.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Mira, Mica, Miri

Sibling names for Mirjana

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

Sisters: Jelena, Ana, Ivana, Marija, Nina

Brothers: Marko, Ivan, Nikola, Petar, Luka

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Mirjana mean?
Mirjana means peace or world, derived from the Slavic element 'mir'.
How popular is the name Mirjana currently?
Mirjana is not currently in the top 1000 names in the U.S. Its peak popularity was in 1980.
Is Mirjana a boy or girl name?
Mirjana is exclusively a feminine name.