Miraya is a modern name of uncertain origin; it is usually read as a variant of Mireya, the Spanish form of the Provençal Mirèio, which is linked to the word for "to admire" and understood as "admired" or "admirable". It also echoes Mira and Maya, two short names that are popular around the world. Miraya is rare in the United States: it peaked at number 1989 in 2024 and ranks number 2741 in 2025.