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Miles

male

Meaning

"Soldier or Merciful"

Used in English from a medieval personal name, its etymology is debated between Latin-derived and Germanic interpretations.

ClassicTraditionalTimelessStrongPowerfulBold

Popularity History of Miles

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#37Top 50

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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#37

Miles was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
+6

better than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Miles Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Miles.

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Baby Name Lists That Include Miles

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Quick Facts

OriginLatin, English
Syllables2
Length5 letters

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