The nameMiles
Miles is an old Norman name, often linked to the Latin miles, "soldier". It is popular in the United States.
- Boy's name
- Norman French
Meaning
Miles comes from the Norman Milo, of uncertain origin, possibly Germanic or Slavic. It is commonly linked to the Latin miles, "soldier".
Origin
Norman French.
History
The jazz trumpeter Miles Davis gave the name a cool image. It has been in the American top 100 since 2018 and reached 37th place in 2024. Miles Morales, the Spider-Man of the animated films, also helped.
Did you know?
- Miles Davis's Kind of Blue (1959) is often described as the best selling jazz album of all time.
Famous people named Miles
- Miles Davis, jazz trumpeter
- Miles Teller, actor
- Miles Kane, musician
Popularity of the name Miles
Miles in the United States
Miles was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 36,731 births over the decade, 31% of all recorded babies named Miles. Its rise began around 1986, and it peaked in 2024. Half of all babies named Miles in the United States were born before 2012, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 5,975 births a year on average, against 4,014 in the five years before.
Miles in the United Kingdom
Miles was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2010s, with 3,348 births over the decade, 34% of all recorded babies named Miles. Half of all babies named Miles in the United Kingdom were born before 2014, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 539 births a year on average, against 360 in the five years before.
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Miles
Names from the same generation as Miles, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Miles mean?
Miles comes from the Norman Milo, of uncertain origin, possibly Germanic or Slavic. It is commonly linked to the Latin miles, "soldier".
What is the origin of the name Miles?
Norman French.
Is Miles a girl's or a boy's name?
Miles is a boy's name.
How popular is the name Miles?
In 2024, Miles was the 37th most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 6,611 births.
What are the variants of the name Miles?
Variants and related names of Miles include Myla.
What are good sibling names for Miles?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Ellie, Eliana, Emery and Elena for a sister, Myles, Elias, Santiago and Roman for a brother.
Who are famous people named Miles?
Miles Davis, jazz trumpeter; Miles Teller, actor; Miles Kane, musician.