UK boy's name
Mirac
A unique Turkish name meaning "radiant" or "shining light".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2023. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Mirac is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Mirac popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #2546, with 8 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2021, with 15 births.
This profile covers 117 England and Wales registrations across 14 recorded years from 2009 to 2023. 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.
The latest count is about 53% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 116 living people in the UK are called Mirac. 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 2024 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Mirac ranked #2546 for boys in England and Wales in 2023, with 8 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2021, when 15 boys were registered as Mirac.
- • About 116 living people in the UK are estimated to have Mirac as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#2546
2023
Births in 2023
8
Latest year
Peak year
2021
15 births
Estimated living
116
2026
Meaning
What does Mirac mean?
The given name Mirac finds its origins in the Persian language, tracing back to ancient Persia, which is now modern-day Iran. The name is derived from the Persian word "mīrāk," which means "wonder" or "miracle." It is believed to have emerged as a name during the medieval period, around the 7th to 10th centuries CE.
In the Islamic tradition, the word "mirac" is associated with the miraculous night journey of the Prophet Muhammad, known as the "Isra and Miraj." This event is described in the Quran and holds significant importance in Islamic belief. As a result, the name Mirac may have been initially used to commemorate this religious event.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Mirac can be found in the writings of the famous Persian poet Ferdowsi, who lived from around 940 to 1020 CE. In his epic masterpiece, the Shahnameh (Book of Kings), Ferdowsi mentions a character named Mirac, although it is unclear whether this was a real person or a fictional character.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Mirac. One of the most famous was Mirac Kirmani, a Persian Sufi mystic and poet who lived in the 13th century CE (1230-1311). His works, including the Ghazaliyat, are widely celebrated in the Persian literary tradition.
Another prominent figure was Mirac Aga, a 17th-century Ottoman architect and engineer (1626-1686). He is best known for designing the magnificent Blue Mosque in Istanbul, also known as the Sultan Ahmed Mosque, which is considered one of the most impressive architectural works of the Ottoman Empire.
In the field of music, Mirac Adli (1907-1976) was a renowned Turkish composer and musician. He made significant contributions to the development of Turkish classical music and is remembered for his compositions that blended traditional Turkish elements with Western influences.
Mirac Batur (1902-1985) was a Turkish poet and writer who played a significant role in the modernization of Turkish literature. His works, including the poetry collection "Yol Düşleri" (Road Dreams), explored themes of love, nature, and social commentary.
Mirac Sagiroglu (1942-2015) was a Turkish wrestler who achieved great success in the sport. He competed in the 1964 and 1968 Summer Olympics, winning a gold medal in the heavyweight division in 1968. Sagiroglu is considered one of the greatest wrestlers in Turkish history.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Mirac over time
The chart below shows babies named Mirac registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2009 to 2023. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Mirac, the clearest high point is 2021. The latest England and Wales figure is 8 births in 2023, compared with 15 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Mirac by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Mirac 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 | #2060 | 44 | 4 |
| 2010s | #2923 | 70 | 9 |
| 2000s | #4527 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Mirac
- Matthew 80,931
- Mohammed 74,321
- Muhammad 72,235
- Max 59,807
- Michael 47,075
- Mason 38,935
- Mohammad 25,910
- Morgan 15,994
- Muhammed 11,527
- Mark 11,336
- Marcus 11,257
- Maxwell 10,006
FAQ
Mirac: questions and answers
How popular is the name Mirac in the UK right now?
In 2023, Mirac was ranked #2546 for boys in England and Wales, with 8 births registered.
When was Mirac most popular?
The peak year on record was 2021, with 15 babies registered as Mirac in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Mirac?
A unique Turkish name meaning "radiant" or "shining light".
How many people are called Mirac in the UK?
A total of 117 babies have been registered as Mirac across the 14 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.