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At a Glance: Name: Mireya – Meaning: to admire, wonder at (Spanish form of Mireille) – Origin: Occitan/Provençal (via Spanish) – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: mee-RAY-ah
Mireya is a girl's name of Occitan/Provençal origin, which came into English by way of Spanish as a form of Mireille. It means "to admire, wonder at," and it's said mee-RAY-ah. The name has a worldly feel to it.
Meaning & Origin of Mireya
Meaning: To admire, wonder at (Spanish form of Mireille).
Origin: Occitan/Provençal (via Spanish).
How to Pronounce Mireya
Phonetic: mee-RAY-ah IPA: /miˈreɪə/
Popularity of Mireya
Mireya peaked at #448 in 1997, when 567 babies were given the name. By 2024 it had settled at #1066, with 233 babies receiving it.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1951–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Mireya mean?
To admire, wonder at (Spanish form of Mireille).
How do you pronounce Mireya?
Mireya is pronounced mee-RAY-ah (IPA: /miˈreɪə/).
Is Mireya a popular name right now?
Mireya peaked at #448 in 1997 and is ranked #1066 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1951–2024.)
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