Admirable, prosperous, or a diminutive of Miriam
Mirel is a name with multiple potential roots, most notably as a Yiddish diminutive of Miriam, meaning 'bitter' or 'beloved'. In some contexts, it is also associated with the Latin root 'mirari', meaning to admire. It remains a rare and distinctive choice in the United States, often found within Jewish communities.
Less common today
Mirel isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,396 in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).
Ethiopian-born Finnish singer-songwriter
Australian professional soccer player