Mireille is of Provencal origin, meaning 'to admire the sea'. It was popularized by the poem 'Mirèio' written by Frédéric Mistral in the 19th century. The name Mireille is often associated with beauty and grace, reflecting its maritime inspiration.
The name Mirelle experienced fluctuations in popularity over the given time period, with a notable peak of 10 births each in 1986 and 1998, and another peak of 9 births in 2003. However, it seems that its usage has been relatively consistent since around the late 1990s, averaging between 5 to 7 births per year from 1994 onwards, with a few years reaching up to 8 or 9 births.