UK girl's name
Mirel
A diminutive form of the name Mirela, meaning "wonderful" or "admirable".
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.
Mirel is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Mirel popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4192, with 5 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2014, with 5 births.
This profile covers 42 England and Wales registrations across 12 recorded years from 2000 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.
The latest count is about 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 42 living people in the UK are called Mirel. 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
- • Mirel ranked #4192 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 5 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2014, when 5 girls were registered as Mirel.
- • About 42 living people in the UK are estimated to have Mirel as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4192
2024
Births in 2024
5
Latest year
Peak year
2014
5 births
Estimated living
42
2026
Meaning
What does Mirel mean?
The given name Mirel has its origins in the Romanian language, derived from the Latin word "mirare," meaning "to admire" or "to wonder." This name gained prominence in Romania during the medieval period, particularly among families of noble or aristocratic descent.
In the 15th century, the name Mirel was associated with the legendary figure of Mirel the Brave, a Romanian folk hero celebrated for his acts of bravery and defiance against oppressive rulers. Stories and ballads depicting his exploits were widely circulated, contributing to the popularization of the name.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Mirel can be traced back to the 16th century, when Mirel Cantacuzino, a prominent Romanian nobleman and military leader, played a significant role in the defense of Wallachia against Ottoman incursions.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Mirel. In the 19th century, Mirel Sturza (1805-1884) was a Moldavian prince and statesman who served as the ruler of the Principality of Moldavia from 1834 to 1849.
Another prominent figure was Mirel Sadoveanu (1880-1964), a celebrated Romanian novelist and short story writer, renowned for his vivid depictions of rural life and folklore. His literary works, such as "Baltagul" and "Hanu Ancutei," are considered masterpieces of Romanian literature.
In the 20th century, Mirel Rădulescu (1920-1999) gained recognition as a prominent Romanian architect and urban planner, whose contributions helped shape the modern cityscape of Bucharest and other major cities in Romania.
Mirel Pătrașcu (1929-2004) was a distinguished Romanian mathematician and computer scientist, known for his pioneering work in computational geometry and algorithm analysis. His contributions to the field earned him international acclaim and numerous prestigious awards.
It is worth noting that while the name Mirel has historical roots in Romania, its usage has also extended to other regions and cultures over time, albeit with varying degrees of popularity and cultural significance.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Mirel over time
The chart below shows babies named Mirel registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2000 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 Mirel, the clearest high point is 2014. The latest England and Wales figure is 5 births in 2024, compared with 5 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Mirel by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Mirel 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 | #5089 | 11 | 3 |
| 2010s | #5110 | 22 | 6 |
| 2000s | #4216 | 9 | 3 |
Related
Names similar to Mirel
- Megan 70,884
- Mia 67,204
- Molly 47,734
- Millie 44,390
- Maisie 32,671
- Matilda 29,965
- Maya 26,445
- Madison 18,441
- Maria 17,304
- Mollie 15,914
- Martha 15,116
- Maddison 14,918
FAQ
Mirel: questions and answers
How popular is the name Mirel in the UK right now?
In 2024, Mirel was ranked #4192 for girls in England and Wales, with 5 births registered.
When was Mirel most popular?
The peak year on record was 2014, with 5 babies registered as Mirel in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Mirel?
A diminutive form of the name Mirela, meaning "wonderful" or "admirable".
How many people are called Mirel in the UK?
A total of 42 babies have been registered as Mirel across the 12 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.