Father's surname
Baby names that go with Mira
watchtower, lookout, or sight (Spanish)
Mira is rank #985 among Filipino surnames (9,790 people, spanish origin, 2 syllables). First names below are scored against this surname as a last name.
Forebears rank
#985
People
9,790
Syllables
2
Origin
Spanish
Historical layer
Spanish colonial
Where it is common
Nationwide
Sound
Soft
Origin and meaning
watchtower, lookout, or sight (Spanish)
Mira is a standard Hispanic family name introduced to the Philippines during the Spanish colonial period. It was among the names distributed across the archipelago, including through the 1849 Clavería decree.
Mira is a Spanish surname derived either from a topographic feature meaning 'watchtower' or 'lookout point' (from the verb mirar), or from various placenames in Spain.
First-name pairing notes
Often starts well with
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Watch stacked sounds with
M
R
First names ending in a consonant tend to flow more cleanly into this surname.
Pairs well with longer first names of two to three syllables ending in a consonant to balance the short, open ending.
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We can score the full three-part name: First + maiden surname + Mira.
Best boy names for Mira
Reynaldo
90
Spanish / Other · counsel ruler or powerful advisor… · PSA #7
Fernando
90
Spanish · daring voyager or brave journey… · PSA #43
Wilfredo
90
Spanish / Other · desiring peace (Germanic via… · PSA #73
Leonardo
90
Spanish / Other · brave lion (Germanic via Spanish) · PSA #74
Virgilio
90
Spanish / Other · of uncertain meaning; from the… · PSA #100
Rolando
89
Spanish / Other · famous land (Germanic via Spanish) · PSA #8
Danilo
89
Spanish / Biblical · God is my judge (Hebrew via Spanish) · PSA #9
Eduardo
89
Spanish · wealthy guardian (Spanish via Old… · PSA #13
Roberto
89
Spanish / Other · bright fame (Germanic via Spanish) · PSA #14
John Carlo
89
Biblical / Spanish · Yahweh is gracious (Hebrew) and… · PSA #108
Bernardo
89
Spanish / Other · brave as a bear (Germanic via… · PSA #140
Gregorio
89
Spanish · watchful, vigilant (Greek via… · PSA #149
Crisanto
89
Spanish / Other · golden flower (Greek via Spanish) · PSA #202
Norberto
89
Spanish / Other · bright north or famous northerner… · PSA #241
Diosdado
89
Spanish · given by God (Spanish) · PSA #242
Florencio
89
Spanish · blossoming, flourishing (Latin via… · PSA #282
Dionisio
89
Spanish / Other · of Dionysus / follower of Dionysus… · PSA #294
Leopoldo
89
Spanish / Other · brave people (Germanic via Spanish) · PSA #296
Raymundo
89
Spanish / Other · counsel protector (Germanic via… · PSA #311
Guillermo
89
Spanish / Other · resolute protector or will-helmet… · PSA #331
Gian Carlo
89
Other / Biblical · God is gracious (Gian) and free… · PSA #387
Santiago
89
Spanish / Biblical · Saint James (Spanish) · PSA #391
Cornelio
89
Spanish / Biblical · horn (Latin) · PSA #458
Jhon Carlo
89
Biblical / Spanish · Yahweh is gracious (Hebrew via… · PSA #474
Joemarie
89
Filipino / English · combination of Joe (God will add… · PSA #495
Rogelio
88
Spanish / Other · famous spear (Germanic via Spanish) · PSA #17
Joshua
88
Biblical / English · Yahweh is salvation (Hebrew) · PSA #18
Ernesto
88
Spanish / Other · serious, earnest (Germanic via… · PSA #27
Ricardo
88
Spanish / Other · brave ruler (Germanic via Spanish) · PSA #28
Rodolfo
88
Spanish / Other · famous wolf (Germanic via Spanish) · PSA #31
Alfredo
88
Spanish / Other · elf counsel (Old English via… · PSA #33
Renato
88
Spanish / Other · reborn (Latin) · PSA #36
Angelo
88
Spanish / Biblical · messenger, angel (Greek) · PSA #38
Anthony
88
English / Biblical · Priceless or highly praiseworthy… · PSA #54
Alberto
88
Spanish / Other · noble and bright (Germanic via… · PSA #56
Rodrigo
88
Spanish / Other · famous ruler (Germanic via Spanish) · PSA #70
Domingo
88
Spanish · of the Lord, born on Sunday… · PSA #71
Edgardo
88
Spanish / Other · wealthy spear or prosperous… · PSA #72
Armando
88
Spanish · soldier or army man (Germanic via… · PSA #80
Juanito
88
Spanish / Biblical · God is gracious; little John… · PSA #116
Best girl names for Mira
Josephine
90
English / Biblical · God shall add (Hebrew via… · PSA #9
Catherine
90
English / Other · pure (Greek) · PSA #22
Cristina
90
Spanish / Biblical · follower of Christ (Latin via… · PSA #27
Virginia
90
Spanish / English · maiden, chaste (Latin) · PSA #31
Kimberly
90
English · clearing belonging to Cyneburg… · PSA #70
Geraldine
90
English / Other · ruler with a spear (Germanic) · PSA #73
Angeline
89
English / Biblical · messenger or angel (Greek via… · PSA #138
Rochelle
89
English / Other · little rock (French) · PSA #149
Bernadette
89
Other / English · brave as a bear (French, of… · PSA #160
Jessa Mae
89
English / Filipino · Combination of Jessa… · PSA #166
Stephanie
89
English / Other · crown, garland (Greek via… · PSA #180
Christine Joy
89
English / Biblical · Follower of Christ; joy, delight… · PSA #182
Estrella
89
Spanish · star (Spanish) · PSA #194
Samantha
89
English / Biblical · told by God or listener… · PSA #228
Jacqueline
89
English / Biblical · supplanter or may God protect… · PSA #246
Katherine
89
English / Other · pure (Greek via English) · PSA #249
April Joy
89
English · The month of April and joy or… · PSA #254
Rachelle
89
Biblical / English · ewe (Hebrew) · PSA #256
Shiela Mae
89
English / Other · blind (Latin via Irish) + pearl or… · PSA #258
Sarah Jane
89
English / Biblical · Princess (Hebrew) + God is… · PSA #259
Francisca
89
Spanish / Other · Frenchwoman or free one (Late… · PSA #267
Jenny Rose
89
English · Combination of Jenny (diminutive… · PSA #275
Angel Mae
89
English / Biblical · messenger (Greek/English) and… · PSA #279
Conchita
89
Spanish · conception (Spanish, diminutive of… · PSA #285
Richelle
89
English / Other · brave ruler (derived from Richard… · PSA #290
Cherry Mae
89
English · cherry (fruit) and pearl or born… · PSA #338
Sheila Mae
89
English / Other · Sheila meaning 'blind' (Latin via… · PSA #343
Florencia
89
Spanish / Other · flourishing, blossoming (Latin) · PSA #354
Trisha Mae
89
English · Trisha: noble (Latin via English)… · PSA #355
Rose Marie
89
English / Biblical · Rose (English/Latin) and beloved… · PSA #360
Herminia
89
Spanish / Other · of the army or soldier (Germanic… · PSA #372
Kristine Joy
89
English / Biblical · follower of Christ, and joy or… · PSA #391
Clarissa
89
Spanish / English · bright, clear, famous (Latin) · PSA #404
Diana Rose
89
English / Other · divine (Latin) + rose flower… · PSA #407
April Rose
89
English · April (fourth month / opening) and… · PSA #418
Christina
89
English / Biblical · follower of Christ (Latin/Greek) · PSA #427
Princess Mae
89
English · Princess (royal title) + Mae… · PSA #436
Crisanta
89
Spanish / Other · golden flower (Greek via Spanish) · PSA #459
Princess Joy
89
English / Filipino · Royal daughter and joy/delight… · PSA #462
Criselda
89
Spanish / Other · dark battle or grey battle-maid… · PSA #473
Best mother's maiden surnames for Mira
Reverse search: which middle names go with Mira?
Garcia Mira
88
441,075 people · Spanish
Bautista Mira
88
287,625 people · Spanish / Biblical
Castillo Mira
88
211,405 people · Spanish
Aquino Mira
88
183,088 people · Spanish
Domingo Mira
88
147,352 people · Spanish / Biblical
Santiago Mira
88
140,475 people · Spanish / Biblical
Soriano Mira
88
140,203 people · Spanish
Navarro Mira
88
113,992 people · Spanish
Velasco Mira
88
101,375 people · Spanish
Sarmiento Mira
88
98,088 people · Spanish
Pineda Mira
88
85,581 people · Spanish
Ocampo Mira
88
83,890 people · Spanish
Romero Mira
88
79,797 people · Spanish
dela Peña Mira
88
79,318 people · Spanish
Valencia Mira
88
79,036 people · Spanish
Ignacio Mira
88
78,864 people · Spanish
Padilla Mira
88
78,451 people · Spanish
Villanueva Mira
86
277,730 people · Spanish
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About the surname Mira
Is Mira a last name or a maiden name?
Either. As a last name it is the father's surname. As a maiden surname it becomes the child's middle name. Combination pages keep those two roles distinct.
How do I pick a first name that goes with Mira?
Open the boy or girl lists on this page for scores against Mira as a last name. If you know the mother's maiden surname, add it to score the full three-part name.