Miraya
A feminine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "marvelous" or "miraculous".
Name Census estimates that about 887 living Americans carry the first name Miraya. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Miraya today is around 12 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Miraya births was 2024 (99 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Miraya. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
887
~ 1 in 386,420 Americans
Peak year
2024
99 babies that year
Average age
12
years old
2024 SSA rank
#1,985
Tracked since 1991
Popularity
Miraya: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Miraya from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 347 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Miraya by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Miraya during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Mirayas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 5 states and territories. California, Texas, New Jersey recorded the most babies named Miraya, while Michigan, New York, New Jersey recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 56 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Miraya
Miraya is a modern invented name that combines elements from various languages and cultures. It is believed to have originated from a blend of the Spanish word "mirar" meaning "to look" or "to see" and the Arabic word "raya" meaning "prosperous" or "successful".
The name Miraya is not found in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records, as it is a relatively new creation. However, its components can be traced back to different linguistic roots.
The earliest known use of the name Miraya dates back to the late 20th century. It gained popularity in the 21st century, particularly among parents seeking unique and multicultural names for their children.
While Miraya is a relatively modern name, there have been a few notable individuals who have borne this name throughout history. One of the earliest recorded examples is Miraya Solis, a Spanish artist and sculptor born in 1972, known for her abstract and figurative works.
Another person with the name Miraya is Miraya Grootfaam, a Dutch fashion designer and entrepreneur born in 1985, who founded the sustainable clothing line "Miraya Eco-Chic" in 2010.
In the field of literature, Miraya Khalil is an Egyptian-American author born in 1978, known for her novels exploring themes of identity, culture, and the immigrant experience.
In the world of sports, Miraya Gonzalez is a Mexican professional golfer born in 1990, who has competed on various professional tours and won several tournaments.
Lastly, Miraya Khan is a Pakistani-American activist and social entrepreneur born in 1983, who founded the non-profit organization "Voices for Change" to promote women's empowerment and education in underprivileged communities.
While Miraya is a modern name, its components and unique blend of linguistic influences have allowed it to gain popularity and recognition across various cultures and communities.
People
Miraya + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Miraya as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with M
Other first names starting with M with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Miraya: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Miraya?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 887 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Miraya going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 386,420 US residents.
Is Miraya a common name?
We classify Miraya as "Very Rare". It ranks above 89.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 896 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Miraya most popular?
The single biggest year for Miraya was 2024, when 99 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Miraya is about 12 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Miraya a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Miraya in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.