Mithra
Every Mithra since 2009 — 321 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Mithra
Mithra is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #9,892 in 2025 with 10 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 2009, 321 American babies have been named Mithra. Its peak came in 2017, when 48 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Mithra stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Mithra year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | #9,892 | — | — |
| 2024 | 13 | #8,286 | — | — |
| 2023 | 15 | #7,530 | — | — |
| 2022 | 14 | #7,921 | — | — |
| 2021 | 22 | #5,691 | — | — |
| 2020 | 27 | #4,847 | — | — |
| 2019 | 19 | #6,348 | — | — |
| 2018 | 34 | #4,216 | — | — |
| 2017 | 43 | #3,606 | 5 | #13,610 |
| 2016 | 34 | #4,325 | — | — |
| 2015 | 20 | #6,394 | — | — |
| 2014 | 22 | #5,926 | — | — |
| 2013 | 10 | #10,776 | — | — |
| 2012 | 9 | #11,936 | — | — |
| 2011 | 6 | #16,161 | — | — |
| 2010 | 8 | #13,095 | — | — |
| 2009 | 10 | #11,238 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Mithra in 2025?
Mithra ranked #9,892 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 10 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Mithra?
321 babies have been named Mithra in the United States since 2009, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Mithra most popular?
Mithra peaked in 2017, when 48 newborns received the name.
Is Mithra a boy or girl name?
Mithra is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 98% of babies with the name.
Is the name Mithra rising or falling?
Mithra is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.