Elijah vs Miles

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Miles

Boy #37 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"soldier, warrior"

Origin: Latin miles meaning soldier

Cultural Roots

English Latin Irish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#37
Total SSA Count
6,611
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mil, Miy, Miie

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Elijah Rank #8
Miles Rank #37

Elijah is more popular, ranked #8 vs #37 for Miles.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Elijah ___

  • Elijah James
  • Elijah Thomas
  • Elijah Alexander
  • Elijah Joseph
  • Elijah Samuel
  • Elijah David

Miles ___

  • Miles James
  • Miles Thomas
  • Miles Edward
  • Miles William
  • Miles Alexander
  • Miles Henry

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Elijah

Noah Isaac Isaiah Olivia Naomi

If you choose Miles

Stella Ruby Oliver Eloise Declan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elijah or Miles more popular?

Elijah is more popular, ranked #8 compared to Miles at #37 in the United States.

What do Elijah and Miles mean?

Elijah means "the Lord is my God" (Hebrew origin). Miles means "soldier, warrior" (Latin miles meaning soldier origin).

Are Elijah and Miles boy or girl names?

Elijah is primarily a boy name. Miles is primarily a boy name.

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