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UK boy's name

Miraan

An uncommon name, potentially of Persian or Indian origin, with an uncertain meaning.

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2019. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Miraan is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Miraan popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2019 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4702, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2019, with 3 births.

This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2019 to 2019. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, 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.

Miraan is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.

We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Miraan. 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 2020 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Miraan ranked #4702 for boys in England and Wales in 2019, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2019, when 3 boys were registered as Miraan.
  • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Miraan as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#4702

2019

Births in 2019

3

Latest year

Peak year

2019

3 births

Estimated living

3

2026

Meaning

What does Miraan mean?

The name Miraan has its origins in the Persian language and culture, dating back to the ancient Iranian civilizations that flourished in the regions of modern-day Iran, Afghanistan, and parts of Central Asia. It is believed to be derived from the Old Persian word "mira," meaning "prosperous" or "fortunate," and the suffix "-an," which is a common ending for Persian names.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Miraan can be found in the Shahnameh, the epic poem written by the renowned Persian poet Ferdowsi in the late 10th and early 11th centuries. In this literary masterpiece, Miraan is mentioned as the name of a minor character, a warrior in the court of one of the ancient Persian kings.

Throughout the centuries, the name Miraan has been borne by several notable figures in Persian and Islamic history. One of the earliest was Miraan al-Din, a 13th-century Persian philosopher and scholar who made significant contributions to the fields of logic, metaphysics, and ethics.

Another prominent figure named Miraan was Miraan Saeed, a 14th-century Persian poet and mystic who was renowned for his spiritual writings and devotional poetry. His works, which often celebrated the divine love and unity with the Creator, continue to be studied and admired by scholars and literary enthusiasts alike.

In the 16th century, Miraan Shah Suri was a powerful ruler of the Sur Empire, which ruled over parts of northern India and modern-day Pakistan. He is remembered for his military campaigns and his efforts to consolidate power in the region.

Moving into more recent times, Miraan Jalali was a prominent Afghan poet and writer who lived during the 20th century. Born in 1909 in Kabul, he made significant contributions to the literary and cultural renaissance of Afghanistan, publishing numerous collections of poetry and prose that explored themes of love, spirituality, and national identity.

It is worth noting that while the name Miraan has its roots in the Persian language and culture, it has also been adopted and adapted by other linguistic and cultural traditions over the centuries, particularly in regions with strong historical ties to the Persian world.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Decades

Miraan by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Miraan 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
2010s #4702 3 1

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FAQ

Miraan: questions and answers

How popular is the name Miraan in the UK right now?

In 2019, Miraan was ranked #4702 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Miraan most popular?

The peak year on record was 2019, with 3 babies registered as Miraan in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Miraan?

An uncommon name, potentially of Persian or Indian origin, with an uncertain meaning.

How many people are called Miraan in the UK?

A total of 3 babies have been registered as Miraan across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.

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.