Mirha
An Indian feminine name derived from Sanskrit meaning "fragrant".
Name Census estimates that about 816 living Americans carry the first name Mirha. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Mirha today is around 5 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Mirha births was 2022 (198 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Mirha. 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
816
~ 1 in 420,042 Americans
Peak year
2022
198 babies that year
Average age
5
years old
2024 SSA rank
#1,831
Tracked since 2015
Popularity
Mirha: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Mirha from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 707 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
Mirha 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 Mirha during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Mirhas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 13 states and territories. New York, Texas, California recorded the most babies named Mirha, while Ohio, Florida, North Carolina recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 47 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Mirha
The name Mirha is believed to have originated from the Sanskrit language, with roots dating back to ancient India. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "mrga," which translates to "deer" or "antelope." This connection suggests that the name may have been associated with grace, beauty, and agility, attributes often ascribed to these graceful creatures.
In Hindu mythology, the deer holds a significant place, often depicted as a vahana (vehicle) for deities like Lord Shiva and Vayu, the god of wind. The name Mirha may have been bestowed upon individuals with the intention of invoking these divine associations and seeking blessings of grace and spiritual enlightenment.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Mirha can be traced back to ancient Indian texts and inscriptions, although the exact time period remains uncertain. One notable figure bearing this name was Mirha Bai, a 16th-century Hindu mystic and poet from Rajasthan, India. Her devotional poetry, known as "bhajans," remains revered in the Bhakti tradition.
Another historical figure with the name Mirha was Mirha Khan, a military general who served under the Mughal Emperor Akbar in the 16th century. He was renowned for his bravery and strategic skills, playing a pivotal role in several battles that solidified the Mughal Empire's dominance in the region.
In the realm of Persian literature, the name Mirha is associated with Mirha Ghalib, a prominent 19th-century poet and scholar from Delhi. His powerful and evocative Urdu poetry continues to be celebrated globally, and he is regarded as one of the most influential literary figures of the Mughal era.
Moving beyond the Indian subcontinent, the name Mirha also found its way into the Middle East, where it was occasionally used as a variation of the more common name "Mira." One notable bearer of this name was Mirha al-Arida, an 8th-century Arab poet and philosopher from present-day Syria. Her literary works, while not extensively preserved, were said to have explored themes of love, spirituality, and the human condition.
While the name Mirha may not have achieved widespread popularity across all cultures and time periods, it has left an indelible mark in various historical contexts, particularly in the Indian subcontinent and the Middle East. Its connection to ancient Sanskrit roots and its association with grace, beauty, and spiritual enlightenment have contributed to its enduring appeal and significance.
People
Mirha + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Mirha 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
Mirha: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Mirha?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 816 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Mirha 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 420,042 US residents.
Is Mirha a common name?
We classify Mirha as "Very Rare". It ranks above 88.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 821 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Mirha most popular?
The single biggest year for Mirha was 2022, when 198 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Mirha is about 5 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Mirha a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Mirha 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.