Declining since 1993, #4,460 for girls today.
Popularity of Mirna since 1947
Babies named Mirna per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 14 |
| 1950s | 226 |
| 1960s | 420 |
| 1970s | 828 |
| 1980s | 776 |
| 1990s | 821 |
| 2000s | 628 |
| 2010s | 286 |
| 2020s | 155 |
Meaning & origin
Mirna is a name of Slavic origin that peaked in popularity in the United States in 1974, though it remains relatively uncommon. Its meaning is often associated with 'peace,' reflecting its possible roots in the Slavic element 'mir.' Since 1993, the name has been on a gradual decline in usage. In 2025, Mirna ranked 4460th, with about 1 in 51847 babies given the name. The name first appeared in U.S. records in the late 1940s, and its most common state of use has been California. While not widely known, Mirna carries a gentle, cross-cultural appeal.
Mirna is believed to derive from Slavic roots, possibly related to 'mir' meaning 'peace' or 'world', or as a feminine form of Miran. It has been used in Croatia, Slovenia, and other South Slavic countries. The name also appears as a variant of Merna, an Irish name meaning 'beloved', though that connection is not firmly established.
Where Mirna is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Mirna” around the world
Where Mirna lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
10
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mir, Mirka, Mira
Sibling names for Mirna
Names that share Mirna's style, for a brother or sister.
