Mireya Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Mireya is a name of Spanish origin meaning 'admirable' or 'wonderful', derived from the Latin root 'mirari'. The name has evolved through various languages and is associated with creativity and admiration. There is no biblical relevance, but it gained popularity in the 20th century and is viewed positively today.
The name Mireya is most popular in New Mexico, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Mireya has been too falling for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, falling for female in South, falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Mireya' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 5146th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1619th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1307th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 883rd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1266th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Mireya' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Mireya"
Pronunciation
/miˈreɪə/
Origin
Spanish
Etymology
The name Mireya is derived from the Spanish word 'mirar', meaning 'to admire' or 'to look at'. It is often linked to the Latin root 'mirari', which also means 'to admire'.
Meaning
admirable, wonderful
Language Evolution
Mireya (Spanish), Mireille (French), Mirai (Japanese)
Historical Usage
Mireya gained recognition in the 20th century, particularly in Spanish-speaking countries, and has become more popular due to cultural influences such as literature and cinema.
Variants & Derivatives
Mireille, Mira, Mireia
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Mireya is perceived as a charming and unique name, often associated with creativity and admiration. It is favored in various cultures.
Famous People
Mireya Moscoso, former President of Panama, Mireya S. Torres, American writer
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Mireya"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Mireya"
"Mireya" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 5146th of 12526 | 109 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 1619th of 19264 | 968 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 1307th of 27321 | 1,907 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 883rd of 35406 | 4,497 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 1266th of 30306 | 2,256 |
Regional Popularity of "Mireya" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Mireya" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - |
89.03% 2540th/2853 |
88.07% 2444th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
53.90% 1583rd/2937 |
100.00% 3483rd/3483 |
33.71% 1186th/3518 |
19.39% 784th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
42.80% 1577th/3685 |
71.37% 3194th/4475 |
22.53% 1170th/5194 |
11.16% 705th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
25.99% 1191st/4582 |
53.47% 2761st/5164 |
12.84% 939th/7313 |
7.44% 555th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
40.86% 1628th/3984 |
48.43% 2173rd/4487 |
19.83% 1353rd/6822 |
13.59% 853rd/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Mireya"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Mireya" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.