Miles
MYLZ
Popularity
#5889
Letters
5
Syllables
1
Origin
Latin
Total Births
117,096
Peak Year
#6,632 in 2024
First Recorded
1880
Style
Classic & Timeless
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Miles is a name of Latin origin, derived from the word "miles", meaning "soldier" or "merciful."
Numerology
The Seeker
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Famous Namesakes
Miles Davis
Influential American jazz trumpeter, composer, and bandleader.
Miles Teller
American actor known for roles in Whiplash and Divergent.
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