Mirella
Mirella is a girl's name of Italian origin.
Meaning
Admirable, wonderful, or to admire.
Origin and history
Mirella is a feminine name of Italian origin, widely considered a diminutive of Mira or connected to the Occitan name Mireille. Derived ultimately from Latin elements meaning 'admirable' or 'to admire', it carries a melodic and elegant quality. In the United States, it remains a rare but consistently used name with steady modern usage.
Popularity in the United States
3,280 babies in the United States have been named Mirella since 1880. It ranks #3108 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1873.
States where it is most popular
- CA (61.4 %)
- TX (21.4 %)
- IL (6.4 %)
- NY (4.3 %)
- WA (2 %)
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 | 49 |
| 1960-1970 | 159 |
| 1970-1980 | 455 |
| 1980-1990 | 481 |
| 1990-2000 | 878 |
| 2000-2010 | 677 |
| 2010-2019 | 353 |
| 2020-2029 | 228 |
Famous people named Mirella
- Mirella Freni: Opera Singer, Soprano
Nicknames
Mira, Ella
Fun facts
- The name is closely tied to the Provençal name Mireille, popularized by Frédéric Mistral's 1859 poem of the same name.
- It is a widely recognized traditional name in Italy that expanded into English-speaking countries in the 20th century.