Miley
Miley: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ΛmaΙͺli/
Meaning and origin of Miley
- A female given name.
Etymology
Popularised as a female name by American pop singer Miley Ray Cyrus (nicknamed Miley from "smiley").
How popular is Miley?
Since 1880, 15,704 girls and 75 boys in the U.S. have been named Miley (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #129 in 2008. Its highest rank for boys was #3078 in 1927. In 2025 it ranked #338 for girls, with 900 babies given the name.
Names similar to Miley
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
Sibling name ideas for Miley
Names that peaked around the same time as Miley and are still in the U.S. top 1,000.
Miley FAQ
What does the name Miley mean?
A female given name. Popularised as a female name by American pop singer Miley Ray Cyrus (nicknamed Miley from "smiley").
How popular is the name Miley?
Since 1880, 15,704 girls and 75 boys in the U.S. have been named Miley (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #129 in 2008. Its highest rank for boys was #3078 in 1927. In 2025 it ranked #338 for girls, with 900 babies given the name.
Is Miley a boy or girl name?
Miley is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 15,704 girls and 75 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880β2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.