Mirella
Every Mirella since 1951 — 3,280 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Mirella
Mirella is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #3,369 in 2025 with 46 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1951, 3,280 American babies have been named Mirella. Its peak came in 1997, when 163 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
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 Mirella stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Mirella year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 46 | #3,369 |
| 2024 | 60 | #2,814 |
| 2023 | 33 | #4,334 |
| 2022 | 29 | #4,755 |
| 2021 | 33 | #4,302 |
| 2020 | 27 | #4,846 |
| 2019 | 45 | #3,492 |
| 2018 | 28 | #4,853 |
| 2017 | 27 | #5,012 |
| 2016 | 31 | #4,601 |
| 2015 | 31 | #4,562 |
| 2014 | 43 | #3,638 |
| 2013 | 31 | #4,609 |
| 2012 | 35 | #4,266 |
| 2011 | 35 | #4,216 |
| 2010 | 47 | #3,455 |
| 2009 | 60 | #2,919 |
| 2008 | 60 | #2,944 |
| 2007 | 66 | #2,776 |
| 2006 | 68 | #2,662 |
| 2005 | 73 | #2,427 |
| 2004 | 82 | #2,189 |
| 2003 | 67 | #2,457 |
| 2002 | 58 | #2,662 |
| 2001 | 66 | #2,400 |
| 2000 | 77 | #2,120 |
| 1995 | 60 | #2,232 |
| 1990 | 48 | #2,508 |
| 1985 | 50 | #2,122 |
| 1980 | 58 | #1,878 |
| 1975 | 43 | #2,043 |
| 1970 | 30 | #2,495 |
| 1965 | 16 | #3,220 |
| 1960 | 7 | #5,528 |
| 1955 | 7 | #5,047 |
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Famous people named Mirella
- Mirella Freni Singer · 1935–2020
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Mirella in 2025?
Mirella ranked #3,369 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 46 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Mirella?
3,280 babies have been named Mirella in the United States since 1951, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Mirella most popular?
Mirella peaked in 1997, when 163 newborns received the name.
Is Mirella a boy or girl name?
Mirella is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Mirella rising or falling?
Mirella is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Mirella?
Well-known people named Mirella include Mirella Freni (singer).