Mireya

Meaning of Mireya

Mireya (mee-RAY-uh) is a Spanish treasure that traces its sparkle back to the Provençal poem “Mirèio,” where the heroine’s name sprang from the Latin mirari, “to admire,” and left us with a meaning that shimmers somewhere between “admired one” and “little miracle.” She’s been dancing through U.S. birth records since the late 1950s, rising and dipping like a flamenco skirt, yet always staying unique enough to feel freshly discovered. People often picture sun-washed plazas, palm-lined beaches, or trail-blazing women such as Panama’s President Mireya Moscoso and primatologist-explorer Mireya Mayor. With a melody that rolls off the tongue and a message that whispers “you are a wonder,” Mireya invites parents to gift their daughter a name that celebrates curiosity, resilience, and a touch of Latin fire.