Mae vs Miley

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mae

Girl #530 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"pearl"

Origin: Greek via Latin

Cultural Roots

English American British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#530
Total SSA Count
574
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

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Miley

Girl #387 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"smiley, cheerful (derived from nickname)"

Origin: American English

Cultural Roots

American English-speaking

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#387
Total SSA Count
813
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Mi

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Mae Rank #530
Miley Rank #387

Miley is more popular, ranked #387 vs #530 for Mae.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Mae ___

  • Mae Elizabeth
  • Mae Louise
  • Mae Catherine
  • Mae Caroline
  • Mae Alexandra
  • Mae Josephine

Miley ___

  • Miley Grace
  • Miley Rose
  • Miley Jane
  • Miley Anne
  • Miley Kate
  • Miley Faith

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Mae

Rose Pearl June Beatrice Iris

If you choose Miley

Riley Ella Harper Liam Mason

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mae or Miley more popular?

Miley is more popular, ranked #387 compared to Mae at #530 in the United States.

What do Mae and Miley mean?

Mae means "pearl" (Greek via Latin origin). Miley means "smiley, cheerful (derived from nickname)" (American English origin).

Are Mae and Miley boy or girl names?

Mae is primarily a girl name. Miley is primarily a girl name.

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