Mirai
Every Mirai since 1999 — 423 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Mirai
Mirai is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #6,048 in 2025 with 20 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1999, 423 American babies have been named Mirai. Its peak came in 2020, when 45 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Mirai stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Mirai year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 20 | #6,048 |
| 2024 | 29 | #4,734 |
| 2023 | 19 | #6,333 |
| 2022 | 32 | #4,436 |
| 2021 | 40 | #3,782 |
| 2020 | 45 | #3,433 |
| 2019 | 35 | #4,130 |
| 2018 | 33 | #4,312 |
| 2017 | 16 | #7,322 |
| 2016 | 18 | #6,828 |
| 2015 | 13 | #8,787 |
| 2014 | 12 | #9,363 |
| 2013 | 7 | #14,167 |
| 2012 | 10 | #10,999 |
| 2011 | 17 | #7,326 |
| 2010 | 20 | #6,566 |
| 2009 | 13 | #9,239 |
| 2008 | 11 | #10,570 |
| 2007 | 6 | #16,925 |
| 2006 | — | — |
| 2005 | 8 | #12,644 |
| 2004 | — | — |
| 2003 | 6 | #15,161 |
| 2002 | — | — |
| 2001 | — | — |
| 2000 | 7 | #12,700 |
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Famous people named Mirai
- Mirai Nagasu Skater · b. 1993
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Mirai in 2025?
Mirai ranked #6,048 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 20 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Mirai?
423 babies have been named Mirai in the United States since 1999, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Mirai most popular?
Mirai peaked in 2020, when 45 newborns received the name.
Is Mirai a boy or girl name?
Mirai is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Mirai rising or falling?
Mirai is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Mirai?
Well-known people named Mirai include Mirai Nagasu (skater).