Mireya
Mireya is a girl's name of Spanish origin.
Meaning
To admire, to marvel at, or miracle.
Origin and history
Mireya is a feminine given name of Spanish and Provencal origins, derived from the name Mirèio. It was popularized by the French poet Frédéric Mistral in his 1859 epic poem of the same name. In the United States, it is a moderately used name, particularly within Hispanic communities.
Popularity in the United States
9,939 babies in the United States have been named Mireya since 1880. It ranks #1652 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1121.
States where it is most popular
- CA (38.1 %)
- TX (28.8 %)
- IL (7.1 %)
- AZ (6.1 %)
- FL (2.9 %)
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 | 62 |
| 1960-1970 | 150 |
| 1970-1980 | 758 |
| 1980-1990 | 842 |
| 1990-2000 | 2,508 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,636 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,828 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,155 |
Famous people named Mireya
- Mireya Moscoso: Politician, President
- Mireya Luis: Athlete, Volleyball Player
Nicknames
Miri, Meya
Fun facts
- The name gained widespread fame through Frédéric Mistral's 1859 Provencal poem 'Mirèio'.
- It derives from the Provencal verb 'mirar', which means 'to admire' or 'to look at'.