Future
Derived from the Korean word 'mirae', which translates directly to 'future'. It is a modern choice in South Korea and among the diaspora, symbolizing hope and forward-looking aspirations. While rare in the United States, it fits the trend of short, vowel-heavy names ending in 'ae'.
Less common today
Mirae isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #11,617 in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
A character in the South Korean television series 'The King of Desert' · The King of Desert
A K-pop boy band (used as a group name)
