Rising since 1987, #6,116 for girls today.
Popularity of Miroslava since 1951
Babies named Miroslava per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 66 |
| 1960s | 83 |
| 1970s | 103 |
| 1980s | 41 |
| 1990s | 100 |
| 2000s | 168 |
| 2010s | 158 |
| 2020s | 97 |
Meaning & origin
Miroslava is a Slavic feminine name meaning 'peace and glory,' derived from the elements miru (peace) and slava (glory). The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1951 and has remained consistently rare, with a peak in popularity in 2017. Its trajectory has been rising since 1987, reflecting a gradual increase in usage. In the most recent data from 2025, the name ranked 6,116th, with approximately 1 in 84,593 newborn girls named Miroslava. The name is most commonly given in Florida, suggesting a regional preference. Miroslava carries cultural weight across Slavic countries and remains a distinctive choice in the United States.
Miroslava is a feminine form of the Slavic name Miroslav, derived from the elements miru (peace) and slava (glory). The name has been used across Slavic-speaking countries since the medieval period, often borne by royalty and nobility, and continues to be popular in modern times in countries like Russia, Ukraine, Czech Republic, and Serbia.
Where Miroslava is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Miroslava” around the world
Where Miroslava 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: Mira, Slava, Mirosa
Variants: Miroslava
Sibling names for Miroslava
Names that share Miroslava's style, for a brother or sister.
