Mirka
A diminutive of Maria, of Latin origin meaning "sea of bitterness".
Name Census estimates that about 518 living Americans carry the first name Mirka. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Mirka today is around 25 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Mirka births was 1995 (52 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Mirka. 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
518
~ 1 in 661,688 Americans
Peak year
1995
52 babies that year
Average age
25
years old
2015 SSA rank
#15,800
Tracked since 1992
Popularity
Mirka: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Mirka from the 1990s through to the 2010s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 304 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Mirka 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 Mirka during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Mirkas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 4 states and territories. California, Texas, Arizona recorded the most babies named Mirka, while New York, Arizona, Texas recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 72 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Mirka
Mirka is a feminine given name with origins in the Slavic languages. It is believed to be a diminutive form of the name Miroslav, which means "one who brings peace" or "peaceful glory." The name can be traced back to the 11th century in Eastern Europe, particularly in areas like Poland, Slovakia, and the Czech Republic.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Mirka dates back to the 13th century. It appears in a medieval manuscript from the city of Krakow, Poland, where a woman named Mirka was mentioned as a landowner. In the 15th century, a Polish noblewoman named Mirka Kochanowska was known for her philanthropic work and support of the arts.
During the Renaissance period, the name Mirka gained some popularity among the upper classes in Central and Eastern Europe. Mirka Jagiellon, a Polish princess born in 1516, was a notable figure of her time, renowned for her intelligence and diplomatic skills.
In the 19th century, Mirka Mora, an acclaimed French-Australian artist and cultural figure, was born in 1928. She was known for her vibrant and whimsical sculptures, paintings, and mosaics, and played a significant role in the Australian art scene.
Another notable bearer of the name was Mirka Zeníšková, a Czech writer and journalist born in 1927. She was a prominent figure in the literary circles of her time and is remembered for her novels and short stories that explored themes of human relationships and societal issues.
Mirka Federer, born in 1978, is the wife of tennis legend Roger Federer. Although not a famous personality herself, she has gained recognition for her support of her husband's career and philanthropic endeavors.
Throughout history, the name Mirka has been associated with women from diverse backgrounds, ranging from nobility and artists to writers and public figures. While its popularity has fluctuated over time, it remains a unique and resonant name with deep cultural roots in the Slavic regions of Europe.
People
Mirka + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Mirka 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
Mirka: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Mirka?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 518 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Mirka 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 661,688 US residents.
Is Mirka a common name?
We classify Mirka as "Very Rare". It ranks above 84.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 529 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Mirka most popular?
The single biggest year for Mirka was 1995, when 52 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Mirka is about 25 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Mirka a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Mirka 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.