Sun or sun god
Derived from the Sanskrit word 'Mihira', this name is a direct reference to the sun. In Hindu mythology, it is one of the many names for the sun god, Surya, symbolizing light and warmth. It has long been a respected name in India and among the global diaspora.
Less common today
Mihir isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,523 in 2002.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
First Indian to swim the English Channel
Renowned Indian economist
Indian economist and former Planning Commission member
Lead character in the long-running soap opera Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi · Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi
