Miley

MY-lee

Modern invented name

Miley Origin and Meaning

The name Miley is a girl's name of American origin.

One-time overnight success name, thanks to Hannah Montana actress and singer Miley Cyrus, Miley fell just as quickly from her peak of Number 127 in 2008 as the star entered her rebellious era.

Now Miley seems to be on a comeback — both the artist and the name — as Miley rose over 250 places in 2023.

For Miley Cyrus, Miley was a childhood nickname (because she was so smiley); Destiny was her given name, although she legally changed it to Miley in 2008.

Miley Rank in US Top 1000

# 452 in the US

Popularity of the name Miley

• 452 US 2023
• 1243 Nameberry 2025
• 219 England 2023
• 192 Scotland 2024
• 443 Germany 2016

20 Names Similar to Miley

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Famous People Named Miley

• Miley Ray Cyrus (born Destiny Hope Cyrus), American actress and singer
• Miley Justine Simmons (adopted 2007) daughter of rapper Joseph (Rev. Run) and Justine Simmons of TV's "Run's House"
• Miley Beau Pearson (b. 2014) daughter of singer Sam Bailey and Craig Pearson

The name Miley in Pop Culture

• Miley Ray Stewart main character on TV's "Hannah Montana," played by Miley Cyrus
• "Miley" song by SWMRS
• Miley Windass character on British soap opera "Coronation Street"