Mireille

Mireille is a French girl's name. A French name derived from the Provençal word for "admire". Has literary connections through Frédéric Mistral's poem.

How popular is Mireille in the United States?

In 2024, 13 girls in the United States were named Mireille, making it the 8,245th most popular girl's name that year.

It has fallen over the decade, from 5,264th ten years before.

Its busiest year on record was 2018, with 33 births.

Records for Mireille go back to 1949, and 838 babies have been given the name since.

What Mireille means and where it comes from

A French name derived from the Provençal word for "admire". Has literary connections through Frédéric Mistral's poem. Melodic and elegant.

Mireille is of French origin, described as romantic and elegant in style.

Is Mireille a boy's or a girl's name?

In 2024 the name was recorded only for girls — 13 of them, with no births of the other sex frequent enough to appear in the data.

Sibling name ideas for Mireille

Names of the same origin for a brother, most common first.

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Mireille mean?

A French name derived from the Provençal word for "admire". Has literary connections through Frédéric Mistral's poem.

Where does the name Mireille come from?

Mireille is of French origin, and is usually described as romantic and elegant in style.

How popular is Mireille in the United States?

In 2024, 13 girls in the United States were named Mireille, making it the 8,245th most popular girl's name that year.

Is Mireille a boy's or a girl's name?

In 2024 the name was recorded only for girls — 13 of them, with no births of the other sex frequent enough to appear in the data.

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