Miley
Popularised as a female name by American pop singer Miley Ray Cyrus (nicknamed Miley from "smiley").
Every Miley since 1889 — 15,779 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Miley
Miley is moderately common for girls in the United States, ranked #338 in 2025 with 900 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1889, 15,779 American babies have been named Miley. Its peak came in 2008, when 2,652 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Miley stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Miley year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 900 | #338 | — | — |
| 2024 | 815 | #388 | — | — |
| 2023 | 684 | #449 | — | — |
| 2022 | 421 | #702 | — | — |
| 2021 | 381 | #748 | — | — |
| 2020 | 369 | #743 | — | — |
| 2019 | 367 | #764 | — | — |
| 2018 | 378 | #738 | — | — |
| 2017 | 292 | #917 | — | — |
| 2016 | 255 | #1,038 | — | — |
| 2015 | 263 | #1,017 | — | — |
| 2014 | 356 | #788 | — | — |
| 2013 | 803 | #387 | — | — |
| 2012 | 930 | #342 | — | — |
| 2011 | 991 | #317 | — | — |
| 2010 | 1,442 | #215 | — | — |
| 2009 | 1,737 | #189 | — | — |
| 2008 | 2,652 | #129 | — | — |
| 2007 | 1,233 | #279 | — | — |
| 2006 | 198 | #1,221 | — | — |
| 2005 | 26 | #5,064 | — | — |
| 2004 | 19 | #6,421 | — | — |
| 2003 | 27 | #4,772 | — | — |
| 2002 | 13 | #8,150 | — | — |
| 2001 | 11 | #9,161 | — | — |
| 2000 | 8 | #11,456 | — | — |
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| 1980 | 6 | #9,897 | — | — |
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| 1925 | 7 | #4,305 | — | — |
| 1920 | 6 | #4,782 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — | 6 | #3,699 |
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Famous people named Miley
- Miley Cyrus Singer · b. 1992
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Miley mean?
Popularised as a female name by American pop singer Miley Ray Cyrus (nicknamed Miley from "smiley").
How popular is the name Miley in 2025?
Miley ranked #338 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 900 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Miley?
15,779 babies have been named Miley in the United States since 1889, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Miley most popular?
Miley peaked in 2008, when 2,652 newborns received the name.
Is Miley a boy or girl name?
Miley is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Miley rising or falling?
Miley is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Miley?
Well-known people named Miley include Miley Cyrus (singer).