Mihira is a gender-neutral given name of Indian origin, derived from the Sanskrit word 'Mihira', which means 'sun'. It is typically used as a unisex name in India and among Indian communities worldwide. The name Mihira is also found in other cultures, such as in the Philippines where it may be spelled as "Miguel" or other variations. In some instances, Mihira may also have been influenced by other names with similar meanings or spellings, such as 'Mihir', which is another Indian name meaning 'sun'.
The name Mihira experienced a significant increase in popularity over time, with the number of annual births nearly doubling from 5 in 2006 to 60 in 2020. The highest peak occurred recently, with 60 births recorded in 2020, followed by a slight decline in 2021 and 2022 with 47 and 49 births respectively. The total number of Mihira births from 2006 to 2023 is 379.