UK girl's name
Miraal
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "mirror" or "looking glass".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Miraal is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Miraal popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #776, with 48 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2022, with 53 births.
This profile covers 196 England and Wales registrations across 8 recorded years from 2016 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales and NRS Scotland, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 91% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 204 living people in the UK are called Miraal. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Miraal ranked #776 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 48 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2022, when 53 girls were registered as Miraal.
- • Miraal ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #790 in 2024.
- • About 204 living people in the UK are estimated to have Miraal as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#776
2024
Births in 2024
48
Latest year
Peak year
2022
53 births
Estimated living
204
2026
Meaning
What does Miraal mean?
The given name Miraal has its origins in the Sanskrit language, which was spoken in ancient India during the Vedic period, dating back to around 1500 BCE. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "mira," which means "ocean" or "sea." It is believed that the name was initially used to describe someone with a deep and profound nature, much like the vastness of the ocean.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Miraal can be found in the ancient Hindu scripture, the Mahabharata. In this epic text, there is a character named Miraal, who is described as a wise and learned sage. This reference suggests that the name held significant cultural and spiritual significance in ancient Indian society.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Miraal. One of the most famous was Miraal Shams (1201-1248 CE), a renowned Persian poet and mystic from the Sufi tradition. His poetry and spiritual teachings have had a lasting impact on Persian literature and Islamic mysticism.
Another prominent figure with the name Miraal was Miraal Khan (1710-1781 CE), a ruler of the Mughal Empire in India. He served as the governor of the Punjab region and was known for his military prowess and administrative skills.
In the field of science, Miraal Ahmadi (1886-1965 CE) was a pioneering Iranian physicist and academic. He made significant contributions to the study of optics and played a crucial role in establishing modern physics education in Iran.
Miraal Farooqi (1938-2022 CE) was a celebrated Pakistani writer and poet. Her works explored themes of love, spirituality, and the human condition, earning her numerous literary awards and accolades.
Lastly, Miraal Desai (born 1970 CE) is a contemporary Indian-American author and activist. Her novels and non-fiction works have shed light on issues of social justice, gender equality, and human rights, garnering critical acclaim and international recognition.
These examples demonstrate the rich and diverse history of the name Miraal, spanning various cultures, time periods, and fields of endeavor. From ancient sages to modern-day artists and intellectuals, the name has been carried by individuals who have left an indelible mark on their respective societies and disciplines.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Miraal over time
The chart below shows babies named Miraal registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2016 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Miraal, the clearest high point is 2022. The latest England and Wales figure is 48 births in 2024, compared with 53 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Miraal by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Miraal was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #1035 | 184 | 5 |
| 2010s | #4997 | 12 | 3 |
Geography
Where Miraal is most common
The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Miraal. They are useful for spotting where the name is showing up in real numbers, while the rank beside each bar shows how strongly it performs inside that region.
Miraal ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #790 in 2024.
Across the UK
Miraal in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Scotland (NRS)
#790 in 2024
3 years of NRS records, 9 total registered
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- Madison 18,441
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FAQ
Miraal: questions and answers
How popular is the name Miraal in the UK right now?
In 2024, Miraal was ranked #776 for girls in England and Wales, with 48 births registered.
When was Miraal most popular?
The peak year on record was 2022, with 53 babies registered as Miraal in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Miraal?
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "mirror" or "looking glass".
How many people are called Miraal in the UK?
A total of 196 babies have been registered as Miraal across the 8 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 9 more in Scotland.
Where is Miraal most common?
In the latest published local rankings, Miraal ranks best in Scotland, where it placed #790 in 2024. The regional bars on this page use birth counts, so they also reflect the size of each region.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.