Mireille
Meaning of Mireille
The name Mireille is a beautiful and elegant choice for a baby girl, rooted in French origin. Pronounced as mee-RAY (/mi.ʁɛj/), it carries a melodic and sophisticated sound that has charmed parents for decades. Mireille is often associated with grace and refinement, evoking images of classic French culture and artistry. The name has a variant, Mireya, which offers a slightly different yet equally lovely option.
In the United States, Mireille has maintained a steady presence on the baby name charts over the years, though it remains relatively unique compared to more common names. Its highest recorded rank was in 1970 when it reached 3311th place. Despite its rarity, those who choose Mireille for their daughters often appreciate its distinctiveness and cultural richness.
Choosing Mireille can be seen as an homage to its French roots while providing your child with a name that stands out in both elegance and uniqueness.
Pronunciation
French
- Pronunced as mee-RAY (/mi.ʁɛj/)
U.S. Popularity Chart
Notable People Named Mireille
| Mireille Mathieu is a renowned French singer with over 1200 recorded songs in eleven languages and more than 122 million records sold globally. |
| Mireille Guiliano is a French-American author and former corporate executive at LVMH. |
| Mireille Darc was a renowned French model and actress, known for her role in Jean-Luc Godard's film Weekend, and was honored with the Knight of the Legion of Honour and Commander of the National Order of Merit. |
| Mireille Fanon Mendès-France, also known as Mireille Fanon-Mendès France, is a French jurist and anti-racist activist. |
| Mireille Batamuliza is a Rwandan politician and social activist serving as the Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Gender and Family Promotion in Rwanda since November 2021. |
