Meaning & History
Mireya is a Spanish variant of the name Mireia. The name ultimately traces back through the Catalan Mireia to the Occitan name Mirèio, which was famously used by the poet Frédéric Mistral for the heroine of his 1859 poem Mirèio. Mistral likely derived Mirèio from the Occitan word mirar, meaning "to admire." In classical Occitan orthography, the name is spelled Mirèlha.
Mireya is commonly used in Spanish-speaking countries, ranking among the top female names in nations such as Cuba and the Dominican Republic. Its popularity can be attributed partly to the fame of Mireya Luis (born 1967), a Cuban volleyball player who won three Olympic gold medals and captained the national team.
Related Names
Sources: Wikipedia — Mireya Luis