Miley
How to say it: MY-lee · /ˈmaɪli/
Pet form possibly of Smiley or a diminutive of Emilia; modern coinage, strongly tied to American pop culture.
Miley was the 362nd most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 900 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up 3.4-fold in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #198 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #362 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 900 |
| Share of births | 1 in 3,683 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | ×3.4 |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #198 |
| In France, 2025 | #1,735 among girls’ names, 10 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
At its best in the 2020s, Miley continues to move upward. Growth is expected to carry on.
What goes with it
Bright and lilting, Miley sounds soft and playful. Sadie shares its bounce.
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Nicknames
- Mile
- Mi
Honouring a Miley in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Miley is about 1 in 154.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French.
In France: #1,735 for girls in 2025.
England and Wales: #214.
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