How Many People Are Named Miley?
Complete statistics for the name Miley: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Miley means 'my life' in Hebrew, making it a deeply personal choice. That's only 1 in 22,530 Americans named Miley, with around 14,647 living today. The name peaked in 2008, with nearly all bearers under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 1 represents leadership and independence.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 14All 14,872 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2008Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Miley Through the Generations
Miley, a name that's seen its peak and now shows a declining trend, was most popular in 2008 when 2,652 babies were given this name. Today, the vast majority of people named Miley are under 30, with just 42 aged between 30 and 60 and 143 over 60. This modern name, with its strong association to younger generations, reflects a shift towards contemporary naming trends.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
⭐ Famous People Named Miley
Miley is a unisex English given name. It first entered the top 1,000 names used for newborn girls in the United States in 2007 and has continued to be well used. Spelling variants of the name in use include, among others, Milee, Mileigh, Mylee, Myleigh, and Mylie. Its popularity is attributed to the fame of singer-songwriter and actress Miley Cyrus, whose name originated as a childhood nickname given to her by her father because she was so "smiley". Her character Miley Stewart was named after her on the Disney Channel sitcom Hannah Montana when she landed the role.…
Full list on Wikipedia →🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Miley's Hebrew roots
📄 About the Name Miley
How Many People Have the Name Miley?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 6,728 people in the United States currently share the name Miley. That works out to roughly 1 in every 49,264 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Miley a Common or Rare Name?
Miley is classified as Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Miley Mean?
Miley means "my life" and comes from Hebrew origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Miley in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Miley Most Popular?
The name Miley reached peak popularity in 2008, with 2,652 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Miley?
Approximately 6,728 people named Miley live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 6,728. That works out to roughly 1 in 49,264 Americans.
Is Miley a rare name?
Miley is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 49,264 Americans has this name.
What does the name Miley mean?
Miley means "my life" and comes from Hebrew origins.
Is Miley more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Miley are male and 100% are female.
When was Miley most popular?
Miley peaked in 2008 with 2,652 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.