Boy name
Miraç name meaning
“means of ascent; ascension to heaven”
Miraç means a means of ascent or an ascension to heaven. It comes from Arabic miʿrāj, a word for a ladder or instrument of ascent. In Türkiye, it is a masculine name. The heavenly ascent narrative in Islamic tradition gives it a cultural and literary association.
What does Miraç mean?
Means of ascent; ascension to heaven
In Turkish: yükselme aracı; göğe yükseliş
Miraç is associated with Muhammad's heavenly ascent in Islamic tradition. Turkish usage includes Miraç Kandili and the literary genre of miraçname, which recounts the event. The name is related in narrative context to İsra, with the two terms distinguishing the night journey from the ascent.
How popular is Miraç?
Official figures: TÜİK newborn name lists (2018–2025, the top 30 for Türkiye and each of the 81 provinces every year) and the most common names in the population.
- 2025 rank (boys)
- 11.
- Babies given the name in 2025
- 3,260
- Best rank
- 2.2020
- Trend (2018–2025)
- falling
Babies named Miraç each year
Show as a table
| Year | Boys | |
|---|---|---|
| Rank | Babies | |
| 2018 | 4 | 6,682 |
| 2019 | 3 | 6,675 |
| 2020 | 2 | 6,257 |
| 2021 | 3 | 5,682 |
| 2022 | 3 | 5,035 |
| 2023 | 5 | 4,528 |
| 2024 | 9 | 3,733 |
| 2025 | 11 | 3,260 |
Where is Miraç in the top 30?
81 provinces · the latest year each province listed it
Double names with Miraç
Double names counted as one name in TÜİK newborn lists (all years and provinces combined).
Source: TurkStat (TÜİK), Address-Based Population Registration System. The lists cover the top 30 names per year, sex and province; no official counts are published for less common names. All statistics →
Why is Miraç popular?
Miraç once ranked close to the top but has declined in recent years. Its association with the heavenly ascent in Islamic tradition and short, distinctive pronunciation give it a strong meaning and sound.
Origin of the name Miraç
From Arabic miʿrāj, a means or ladder of ascent, derived from the root ʿ-r-j ‘to ascend’. In Islamic tradition it names the Prophet's heavenly ascent.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is common says nothing certain about any one person’s background, faith or origin.
Double names with Miraç
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Miraç Kasım
Meaning of each name
- Miraç: means of ascent; ascension to heaven
- Kasım: one who divides or distributes shares
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Bekir Miraç
Meaning of each name
- Bekir: young camel; a name associated with firstborn
- Miraç: means of ascent; ascension to heaven
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Miraç Vahap
Meaning of each name
- Miraç: means of ascent; ascension to heaven
- Vahap: generous giver; bestower of gifts
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Cüneyt Miraç
Meaning of each name
- Cüneyt: a small army or troop of soldiers
- Miraç: means of ascent; ascension to heaven
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Miraç Hadi
Meaning of each name
- Miraç: means of ascent; ascension to heaven
- Hadi: guide; one who leads rightly
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Talip Miraç
Meaning of each name
- Talip: one who seeks, desires or aspires
- Miraç: means of ascent; ascension to heaven
Double names found in TÜİK’s newborn lists: Miraç Efe, Muhammed Miraç, Miraç Ege, Miraç Ali, Miraç Eymen, Miraç Asaf.
How to pronounce Miraç
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /miɾat͡ʃ/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | معراج |
Is Miraç a boy’s name?
Yes, Miraç is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Miraç appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists; among babies born in 2025 it ranked #11 (3,260 babies). See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
Spellings and similar names
Spellings covered by this page: Mirac
Names that sound like Miraç
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Miraç
- Miraç Kal · b. 1987
- Miraç Eronat · b. 1970
- Mirac · b. 1987
- Miraç Acer · b. 1996
- Miraç Akdoğan · b. 1958
- Miraç Barik · b. 1986
- Miraç Yeniay · b. 1948
- Mirac Baris Usta
- Mirac Melih Topuz · b. 2008
- Miraç Akay · b. 2006
- Miraç Asıltekin · b. 2003
- Miraç Atabey · b. 1989
FAQ about the name Miraç
What is the meaning of Miraç?
Miraç means “means of ascent; ascension to heaven”. From Arabic miʿrāj, a means or ladder of ascent, derived from the root ʿ-r-j ‘to ascend’. In Islamic tradition it names the Prophet's heavenly ascent.
Is Miraç a boy’s name?
Yes, Miraç is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Miraç in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Miraç nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Miraç?
Miraç is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Miraç have?
Miraç has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Miraç?
Miraç appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists; among babies born in 2025 it ranked #11 (3,260 babies). See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
What are other spellings of Miraç?
Other spellings: Mirac.
What names go well with Miraç?
Some ideas: Miraç Kasım; Bekir Miraç; Miraç Vahap.
Famous people named Miraç?
Notable people named Miraç include Miraç Kal, Miraç Eronat, Mirac.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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