Mirai

Mirai is a girl's name of Japanese origin meaning “future.” In 2024 it was given to 29 girls in the United States.

Mirai at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Japanese
Meaning
“future”

About the name Mirai

Mirai belongs to the Japanese tradition. Its meaning — “future” — is the sense carried by its Japanese roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Mirai first appears in Social Security records in 1999. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #3433 in 2020, and in 2024 29 babies received the name — 403 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Mirai in US records

First recorded (US)
1999
Best US rank
#3433 in 2020
Peak year
2020
Babies named Mirai in 2024
29
Total since 1880
403

Mirai in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2012
Best rank
#3971 in 2022
Babies named Mirai in 2025
4
Total since 1996
21

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Mirai mean?

Mirai means “future” in its Japanese roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Mirai a boy or girl name?

Mirai is a girl name. In 2024, 29 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Mirai?

Mirai comes from the Japanese tradition.

How popular is the name Mirai?

Mirai first appears in US records in 1999. Its best-ever ranking was #3433 in 2020, and 29 babies were given the name in 2024.

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