Will my child share the name Miray with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 17 UK babies named Miray per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Miray in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Miray becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Miray is rising: up 220 places since 2020, to #1,719 in 2025. Its best recorded position was #1,416 in 2016.

Is Miray a good choice for a distinctive name?

Miray 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.

Who are some famous people named Miray?

Notable people named Miray include: Miray Balotu, Miray Akay and Miray Cin.

Is Miray a popular baby name in the United States?

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

👧 Girl's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #1719

Miray

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Miray is a distinctive choice, ranked #1719 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Miray in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Miray

Miray is gradually declining in popularity, having dropped 62 places over five years. Its high point was #1416 in 2016, and it now sits at #2001. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 2004.

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

⭐ Famous People Named Miray

Miray Balotu — Miray Balotu is a Turkish basketball player.
Miray Akay — Miray Akay is a Ukrainian-Turkish actress.
Miray Cin — Miray Cin is a footballer who plays as a midfielder for Frauen-Bundesliga club MSV Duisburg.

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