Meaning: Modern familiar form; sometimes from Smiley
The story
For singer Miley Cyrus, the name came from a childhood nickname, Smiley. Earlier examples may instead shorten Miles, so the celebrity’s particular name story is not the origin of every Miley.
Famous namesakes
- Miley CyrusSinger
Popularity
Familiar
In the US top 1,000 — familiar, not everywhere.
Climbing in the latest US data
Style
- Modern
- Soft
Origins
Miley comes from American English.
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