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View Name: Miley


MILEY
GENDER: Feminine
PRONOUNCED: MIE-lee   [key]
Meaning & History
In the case of actress and singer Miley Cyrus (1992-), it is a shortened form of the nickname Smiley, given to her by her father because she often smiled. Although it was not at all common before she brought it to public attention, there are some examples of its use before her time, most likely as a diminutive of MILES.
Related Names
MASCULINE FORMS: Milo, Miles, Myles
Popularity
United States  ranked #335 
England/Wales  ranked #136 
Netherlands  ranked #484 
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