Mihir
Mihir is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin.
Meaning
Sun or sun god.
Origin and history
Mihir is a traditional Indian male name of Sanskrit origin meaning 'sun'. It is well established in India and widely used among the South Asian diaspora. In the United States, it has been steadily chosen as a given name over recent decades.
Popularity in the United States
1,486 babies in the United States have been named Mihir since 1880. It ranks #3248 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1762.
States where it is most popular
- CA (59 %)
- NJ (14.3 %)
- TX (12.7 %)
- IL (4 %)
- MI (2.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 17 |
| 1980-1990 | 53 |
| 1990-2000 | 229 |
| 2000-2010 | 637 |
| 2010-2019 | 385 |
| 2020-2029 | 165 |
Famous people named Mihir
- Mihir Sen: Swimmer, Lawyer
Fun facts
- The name originates from Sanskrit and is related to ancient Indo-Iranian roots associated with light and the sun god Mitra.