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Miley

Girl name · 419 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Miley: 419 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 55 births in 2009.

A short and spunky name with modern pop-culture punch, Miley originated as an English nickname, typically a diminutive of the Irish name Maolmhuire, meaning “servant of the Virgin Mary.” It was popularised globally by American singer and actress Miley Cyrus, born Destiny Hope Cyrus but nicknamed “Smiley” as a baby—a name she later shortened to Miley for her career. There are no major places named directly for the name, though a handful of small towns and streets share the spelling. While Miley only entered the Scottish baby name charts in the early 2000s, its sharp, upbeat sound and strong celebrity association make it a distinctly twenty-first-century choice, often linked with confidence and a rebellious creative spirit.