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Miles

Pronunciation: [ m-EYELZ ]

Girl Name #5,880 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Miles is a girl name, recorded for 21 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced m-EYELZ.

Parents who love the name Miles often also consider Minnie, Mildred, Millie .

Quick Facts

Gender
Girl
Popularity Rank
#5,880
Total SSA Count
21

Alternative Spellings

Nicknames

Mil Miy Milie

Also a Boy Name

Miles is also used as a boy name, ranked #37.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Miles

Is Miles a boy or girl name?
Miles is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #5880. As a boy name, it is ranked #37. Miles is more commonly used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Miles?
Miles is pronounced m-EYELZ.
How popular is the name Miles?
Miles is currently ranked #5880 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Miles?
Common nicknames for Miles include Mil, Miy, and Milie.
Is Miles a common or rare name?
Miles is an uncommon name, ranked #5880 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Miles

Miles is a girl name .

Is Miles a boy or girl name? Miles is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #5,880 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #37. Miles is more commonly used as a boy name.

Miles is currently ranked #5,880 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Miles include Mil, Miy, and Milie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Miles include Miley, Milena, Mileena . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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