Find out how popular the first name Miley has been for the last 44 years (from 1980 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Miley by gender

Based on the last 44 years of data, Miley is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 681 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Miley.

The history of the first name Miley

The name Miley is a diminutive form of the name Millicent, which is derived from the Old French name Milicent or Melisende. Milicent is a combination of two words – "milis" meaning "sweet" and "centia" meaning "pure" or "innocent". The name Milicent was popularized in the Middle Ages and was particularly common among the nobility in France and England.

The earliest known bearer of the name Miley was Miley de Courtenay, a French noblewoman who lived in the 13th century. She was the daughter of Robert de Courtenay, a nobleman who participated in the Fifth Crusade. Miley de Courtenay's name was recorded in various documents and charters from that time period.

Another notable historical figure with the name Miley was Miley of Aylesford, an English anchoress and mystic who lived in the 13th century. She was known for her pious life and her visions, which were recorded in a book called "The Revelations of Miley of Aylesford".

In the 16th century, there was a Miley Parnell, who was an English poet and translator. She is best known for her translations of works by the ancient Roman poet Ovid.

In the 18th century, Miley Griffiths was a Welsh botanist and naturalist. She was one of the first women to make significant contributions to the field of botany and is credited with discovering several new plant species.

Miley Twyman was an American abolitionist and activist who lived in the 19th century. She was a free Black woman who fought against slavery and advocated for the rights of African Americans.

While the name Miley has its roots in the Middle Ages and has been used throughout history, it is worth noting that its popularity has fluctuated over time. The name experienced a resurgence in recent decades, likely due to the fame of the American singer and actress Miley Cyrus, whose birth name is Destiny Hope Cyrus but who has been known professionally as Miley since her childhood.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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