Total births
316
Girls' name · since 2009
Mithra
Since 2009, U.S. Social Security records show 316 babies named Mithra, peaking in 2017. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #8342
- among girls today
- 316
- born since 2009
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 53%
- more common than other girls
Yes -- Mithra is the #8342 most popular girls' name in the U.S. today, with 316 recorded since 2009.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Mithra has been recorded 316 times among girls since 2009, currently ranked #8342 nationally and more common than 53% of girls, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 2009 to 2025.
- #8342 among girls today
- 316 born since 2009
- 2010s peak decade
- 53% more common than other girls
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Mithra is currently the #8342 girls' name in America, more common than 53% of girls - 316 born since 2009, peaking in the 2010s.
- #8342
- among girls today
- 316
- born since 2009
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 53%
- more common than other girls
Mithra vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#8342
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 53% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
65% of everyone ever named Mithra was born in this single decade.
2017
Single peak year
43 babies were named Mithra in 2017 - its busiest year on record.
How Mithra compares
316 46th percentile among 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Mithra's all-time total is 17% below the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Mithra | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 316 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 43 | 48 | 19,840 |
Mithra's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Mithra's SSA record in two at 2017 and the more recent half accounts for 62% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 38%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 2011, with only 6 births recorded -- set against the 2017 peak of 43, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Mithra at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2017
Current rank
#8,342
Active since
2009
Mithra popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 2009–2025
- Peak year (2017)
- 43
- Annual births at peak, across 17 years of records
Mithra popularity over time - boys
5 total births recorded since 2017 (Mithra as boys' name)
Mithra by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Mithra's strongest decade.
205 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 65% of all-time use.
Mithra births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 2000s 10
2000s
10 births
- 2010s
2010s
205 births
- 2020s
2020s
101 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 205 births (65% of all-time use).
Mithra by state
Where Mithra concentrates geographically, total births since 2009
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 46 | 14.6% |
| #2 | Texas | | 5 | 1.6% |
California share of Mithra's total US births 14.6%
Even split
46 of 316 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Mithra? ▼
Since 2009, Social Security records show 316 babies named Mithra. Today it holds rank #8342 among girls. Its busiest year on record was 2017, with 43 births.
When was Mithra most popular? ▼
Mithra was most popular in the 2010s decade with 205 total births. The single peak year was 2017.
Where is Mithra most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Mithra are California (46 births), Texas (5 births).
How long has the name Mithra been used? ▼
Records for Mithra go back to 2009, giving 17 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Mithra? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Mitzi, Mittie, Mitzie, Mitzy, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Mithra's data
- Mithra's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (205 total births) through the 2020s (101) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Mithras (46 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Mithra
Nearby Names Like Mithra
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Mithra
Mitzi Girl
#7999 13,200 births
Mittie Girl
6,298 births
Mitzie Girl
1,671 births
Mitzy Girl
#8517 1,247 births
Mitchell Girl
1,128 births
Compare Mithra side by side: Mithra vs Mitzi Mithra vs Mittie Mithra vs Mitzie
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 2009–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Mithra: #8342 Girls' Name - 316 Births, Peak 2017." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/mithra. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Mithra draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.