Mireia

Mireia is the Catalan variant of the French name Mireille, which in turn goes back to the Provençal name Mirèio. Derived from the Provençal verb mirar, meaning 'to admire', the name carries the meaning 'the Admirable' or 'the Wonderful'.

What does the name Mireia mean?

Mireia is the Catalan form of Mireille, which in turn is a French derivation of the Provençal Mirèio. The name comes from the Provençal term mirar, which means 'to admire', and stands for 'the Admirable' or 'the Wonderful'. The origin of Mirèio lies in literature, specifically in the poem of the same name by the French author Frédéric Mistral. More information can be found on the page for Mireille. In Spain, especially in Catalonia, Mireia is a very popular and widespread girl's name. Variants of Mireille or Mirèio include Mirela, Mirella, Mirelle, Mireya, and Myrell.

How do you pronounce Mireia?

The sound structure and pronunciation of Mireia: The name is fluid and consists of three to four syllables. In pronunciation, it is often rendered as 'Mi-rei-a' [miˈʁɛi̯a], with the diphthong 'ei' in the middle providing dynamism. The vowels at the end create an open, floating impression. This makes Mireia feel light, melodic, and gentle - with a clear center and a delicate resonance.

Popularity

In Germany, Mireia is a rather rare first name. Currently, it ranks 5,884th on the list of the most common female first names. Its best ranking was in 2019, reaching 2,718th place. Over the last ten years, Mireia has been chosen as a first name about 40 times, placing it 3,920th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 4,368th.

Nicknames & pet names

Mimi / Mira / Miri

Similar first names

Famous people

• Mireia Belmonte (Spanish swimmer)
• Mireia Epelde (cyclist from the USA)
• Mireia Garcia (Spanish swimmer)
• Mireia Lalaguna Royo (Princess of Catalonia)
• Mireia Miro Varela (Spanish long-distance runner)