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UK girl's name

Miraya

A feminine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "marvelous" or "miraculous".

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.

Miraya is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Miraya popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #1097, with 31 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2024, with 31 births.

This profile covers 131 England and Wales registrations across 11 recorded years from 2013 to 2024. 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.

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

We estimate that about 130 living people in the UK are called Miraya. 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

  • Miraya ranked #1097 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 31 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2024, when 31 girls were registered as Miraya.
  • About 130 living people in the UK are estimated to have Miraya as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#1097

2024

Births in 2024

31

Latest year

Peak year

2024

31 births

Estimated living

130

2026

Meaning

What does Miraya mean?

Miraya is a modern invented name that combines elements from various languages and cultures. It is believed to have originated from a blend of the Spanish word "mirar" meaning "to look" or "to see" and the Arabic word "raya" meaning "prosperous" or "successful".

The name Miraya is not found in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records, as it is a relatively new creation. However, its components can be traced back to different linguistic roots.

The earliest known use of the name Miraya dates back to the late 20th century. It gained popularity in the 21st century, particularly among parents seeking unique and multicultural names for their children.

While Miraya is a relatively modern name, there have been a few notable individuals who have borne this name throughout history. One of the earliest recorded examples is Miraya Solis, a Spanish artist and sculptor born in 1972, known for her abstract and figurative works.

Another person with the name Miraya is Miraya Grootfaam, a Dutch fashion designer and entrepreneur born in 1985, who founded the sustainable clothing line "Miraya Eco-Chic" in 2010.

In the field of literature, Miraya Khalil is an Egyptian-American author born in 1978, known for her novels exploring themes of identity, culture, and the immigrant experience.

In the world of sports, Miraya Gonzalez is a Mexican professional golfer born in 1990, who has competed on various professional tours and won several tournaments.

Lastly, Miraya Khan is a Pakistani-American activist and social entrepreneur born in 1983, who founded the non-profit organization "Voices for Change" to promote women's empowerment and education in underprivileged communities.

While Miraya is a modern name, its components and unique blend of linguistic influences have allowed it to gain popularity and recognition across various cultures and communities.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Miraya over time

The chart below shows babies named Miraya registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2013 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 Miraya, the clearest high point is 2024. The latest England and Wales figure is 31 births in 2024, compared with 31 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Miraya
08162331201320182024

Decades

Miraya by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Miraya 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 #1929 84 5
2010s #3138 47 6

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FAQ

Miraya: questions and answers

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

In 2024, Miraya was ranked #1097 for girls in England and Wales, with 31 births registered.

When was Miraya most popular?

The peak year on record was 2024, with 31 babies registered as Miraya in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Miraya?

A feminine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "marvelous" or "miraculous".

How many people are called Miraya in the UK?

A total of 131 babies have been registered as Miraya across the 11 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.