Will my child share the name Mirah with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 6 UK babies named Mirah per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Mirah in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Mirah becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Mirah is rising: up 1,961 places since 2018, to #3,705 in 2025. Its best recorded position was #2,412 in 2024.

Is Mirah a good choice for a distinctive name?

Mirah is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Mirah a popular baby name in the United States?

Mirah does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Mirah is a distinctive choice, ranked #3705 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Mirah in their class.

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About the Name Mirah

Mirah has never been more popular than it is right now, sitting at UK #2412. The name has climbed 3464 places in the last five years — a significant surge by any measure. The name has been relatively new to UK records, first appearing in 2011.

Mirah is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Mirah in their class.