UK name, mostly boys
Miran
Meaning "desired" or "dreamed of" in Persian language and origin.
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.
Miran is mostly registered for boys in the UK records. People looking for Miran popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #674, with 55 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2022, with 57 births.
This profile covers 482 England and Wales registrations across 25 recorded years from 1997 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 96% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 482 living people in the UK are called Miran. 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
- • Miran ranked #674 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 55 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2022, when 57 boys were registered as Miran.
- • Miran ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #720 in 2021.
- • About 482 living people in the UK are estimated to have Miran as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
- • Across the England and Wales records shown here, 99.4% of Miran registrations are for boys.
Latest rank (E&W)
#674
2024
Births in 2024
55
Latest year
Peak year
2022
57 births
Estimated living
482
2026
Gender
Boy and girl registrations for Miran
In England and Wales birth records, Miran has been registered for both boys and girls. Across the years shown here, 99.4% of registrations are for boys and 0.6% are for girls.
These figures use the sex categories in the published baby-name files. They are useful for spotting how the name is used at registration, but they are not a live measure of gender identity or everyone living with the name today.
Miran registered for boys
- Ranked #674 in 2024
- 55 boys registered in 2024
- Peak: 2022 (57 births)
Miran registered for girls
- Ranked #5,891 in 2024
- 3 girls registered in 2024
- Peak: 2024 (3 births)
Meaning
What does Miran mean?
The name Miran has its origins in the Persian language, with roots tracing back to ancient Persia and the Achaemenid Empire of the 6th century BCE. The name is derived from the Persian word "mir," meaning "prince" or "lord," combined with the suffix "-an," a common ending for Persian names.
One of the earliest known references to the name Miran can be found in the Shahnameh, the epic poem written by the renowned Persian poet Ferdowsi in the late 10th century CE. In this work, Miran is mentioned as the name of a character, suggesting the name's existence and usage during that time period.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Miran. One of the earliest recorded instances is Miran Shah Suri, who ruled over parts of modern-day Afghanistan and Pakistan from 1451 to 1469 CE. He was a member of the Suri dynasty and played a significant role in the region's political landscape.
Another notable figure with the name Miran was Miran Banu Begum, a prominent female ruler and princess of the Mughal Empire in the 16th century CE. She was known for her patronage of the arts and literature and was a respected figure in the royal court of Emperor Akbar.
In the realm of literature, Miran Baizar Khan was a celebrated Persian poet and writer who lived during the 17th century CE. His works, which include poetry and prose, are regarded as important contributions to the Persian literary tradition.
Moving forward in time, Miran Quresh Khan was a prominent military leader and statesman from the region of present-day Pakistan during the 19th century CE. He played a pivotal role in the defense of the region against invading forces and is remembered for his strategic military campaigns.
Another notable figure with the name Miran was Miran Bux Khan, a renowned scholar and educator from present-day India in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He was instrumental in establishing educational institutions and promoting education in his region, leaving a lasting impact on the local community.
These are just a few examples of the many individuals throughout history who have borne the name Miran, showcasing its rich cultural heritage and significance across various regions and time periods.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Miran over time
The chart below compares boys and girls registered as Miran in England and Wales, from 1997 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 Miran, the clearest high point is 2022. The latest England and Wales figure is 55 births in 2024, compared with 57 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Miran by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Miran 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 | #692 | 253 | 5 |
| 2010s | #1736 | 175 | 10 |
| 2000s | #2536 | 48 | 8 |
| 1990s | #2880 | 6 | 2 |
Geography
Where Miran is most common
The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Miran. 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.
Miran ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #720 in 2021.
Across the UK
Miran in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Scotland (NRS)
#720 in 2021
1 years of NRS records, 3 total registered
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- Mohammad 25,910
- Morgan 15,994
- Muhammed 11,527
- Mark 11,336
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- Maxwell 10,006
FAQ
Miran: questions and answers
How popular is the name Miran in the UK right now?
In 2024, Miran was ranked #674 for boys in England and Wales, with 55 births registered.
When was Miran most popular?
The peak year on record was 2022, with 57 babies registered as Miran in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Miran?
Meaning "desired" or "dreamed of" in Persian language and origin.
How many people are called Miran in the UK?
A total of 482 babies have been registered as Miran across the 25 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 3 more in Scotland.
Where is Miran most common?
In the latest published local rankings, Miran ranks best in Scotland, where it placed #720 in 2021. 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.