Wonderful, peace, or prosperous
Mirah is a name with multiple potential etymological paths. It is often considered a variant of Mira, which can stem from the Latin 'mirus' meaning wonderful, the Slavic element 'mir' meaning peace, or the Sanskrit 'mira' meaning sea or prosperous. In some contexts, it is also viewed as a diminutive of the Hebrew name Miriam.
Less common today
Mirah isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,170 in 2024.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
American singer-songwriter known for indie pop music
