Miley Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Miley is a modern English name that evolved as a diminutive of 'Smiley,' meaning happy. Its rise in popularity is closely tied to pop culture phenomena in the early 21st century. The name is associated with positivity and youthfulness, with no significant biblical roots.
The name Miley is most popular in Nevada, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is gaining popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Miley has been too falling for female in MidWest, too falling for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, too falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Miley' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 4708th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 5121st out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 6246th out of 7552 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 5806th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 8072nd out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 9994th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 18004th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 15632nd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 511th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 660th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Miley' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Miley"
Pronunciation
/ˈmaɪli/
Origin
Modern English
Etymology
Miley is often considered a modern diminutive of the name 'Smiley,' which was used as a nickname. Its popularity surged in the early 21st century, partly due to the influence of pop culture.
Meaning
happy
Language Evolution
Smiley, Miley
Historical Usage
The name Miley gained significant popularity in the early 2000s, particularly after the rise of the Disney Channel series 'Hannah Montana,' which starred Miley Cyrus.
Variants & Derivatives
Mylie, Miley-Cyrus
Modern Popularity & Image
Miley is perceived as a trendy and youthful name, often associated with fun and creativity, largely due to its association with Miley Cyrus.
Famous People
Miley Cyrus, Miley Stewart (fictional character)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Miley"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Miley"
"Miley" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 4708th of 7545 | 39 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 5121st of 6773 | 22 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 6246th of 7552 | 14 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 5806th of 9107 | 33 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 8072nd of 9204 | 10 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 9994th of 12526 | 15 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 18004th of 19264 | 6 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 15632nd of 27321 | 36 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 511th of 35406 | 9,310 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 660th of 30306 | 5,377 |
Regional Popularity of "Miley" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Miley" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
9.67% 443rd/4582 |
11.21% 579th/5164 |
6.88% 503rd/7313 |
6.70% 500th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
13.81% 550th/3984 |
16.36% 734th/4487 |
10.11% 690th/6822 |
11.15% 700th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Miley"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Miley" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.