Myles

Myles - A unique male name

Myles appeared on the charts for the first time in 1912 on position #717. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Myles and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Myles? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Myles. The baby boy name Myles was given to 3,503 baby boys in 2025, ranking #100 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 419 baby boys were given this name - making this a unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Myles peaked in popularity 2 years ago in 2024 on position 99.

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Myles is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Myles is currently topping the baby name charts in South Dakota at position #24 - and is the least popular in Utah at position #168.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Myles is where you live.

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Myles origin and meaning

Variant of Miles — origin disputed

Uncertain — Miles is traditionally linked to Latin miles, "soldier", but is more likely a Germanic name reshaped by that Latin word; the y spelling is a modern variant

Myles is Miles with a y, a respelling that grew as parents sought a distinctive look for a classic name. Miles itself has competing Latin and Germanic explanations, and neither side has won. Myles peaked in 2024.

Origin uncertain

Myles is a 5 letter name with 1 syllables.

To see famous people named Myles, pop culture references for the name Myles and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Myles

We've found the following names that sound similar to Myles, sorted by popularity.

Miles / Malachi / Malik / Malakai / Malaki / Malakhi / Malek / Melissa / Malique / Malikai /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Myles

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Myles a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Myles?

1 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

MYLZ · /maɪlz/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

• Miles — The standard spelling.
• Milo — A related form with its own long history.

Famous bearers

• Myles Garrett — NFL defensive end for the Cleveland Browns (b. 1995) Contemporary
• Myles Turner — NBA centre known for his years with the Indiana Pacers (b. 1996) Contemporary

Style

Classic

Why parents choose it

Parents choose Myles to make a steady classic feel a touch more individual — the sound is timeless, the spelling is the statement.

Worth knowing

• Aloud it is simply Miles, so the y will be missed on every list and form unless it is spelled out.