Mostly boys
Jude
Latin diminutive of Judah, Hebrew, Arabic
“praised; to be generous, to be good to others”
Mostly boys · English form of Milo; deeper origin uncertain
Miles
“Uncertain; proposed meanings include soldier or merciful”
Say it MYLZPronunciation may vary by region.
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The story behind the name
Meet Miles.
Miles is an English name associated with Milo, but its deeper origin is uncertain. Suggested explanations include a connection with the Latin word for soldier and a separate interpretation involving mercy. Neither should be presented as a settled translation.
The one-syllable English sound is compact despite the final S. Parents comparing Miles and Milo can choose between the firmer ending of Miles and Milo's two-syllable rhythm.
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A little perspective
How popular is Miles?
Girls · 2025#8,19113 recorded births
Boys · 2025#446,072 recorded births
Recorded US births over time
● Girls● Boys
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| Year | Category | US rank | Births |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 44 | 6,072 |
| 2025 | Girls | 8,191 | 13 |
| 2024 | Boys | 37 | 6,634 |
| 2024 | Girls | 5,909 | 21 |
| 2023 | Boys | 43 | 6,589 |
| 2023 | Girls | 5,499 | 23 |
| 2022 | Boys | 56 | 5,574 |
| 2022 | Girls | 6,392 | 19 |
| 2021 | Boys | 55 | 5,730 |
| 2021 | Girls | 6,887 | 17 |
| 2020 | Boys | 59 | 5,300 |
| 2020 | Girls | 11,797 | 8 |
| 2019 | Boys | 75 | 4,889 |
| 2019 | Girls | 7,232 | 16 |
| 2018 | Boys | 98 | 3,994 |
| 2018 | Girls | 5,940 | 21 |
| 2017 | Boys | 110 | 3,631 |
| 2017 | Girls | 8,150 | 14 |
| 2016 | Boys | 105 | 3,743 |
| 2016 | Girls | 9,875 | 11 |
| 2015 | Boys | 107 | 3,740 |
| 2015 | Girls | 9,333 | 12 |
| 2014 | Boys | 108 | 3,691 |
| 2014 | Girls | 6,629 | 19 |
Rankings are calculated separately for boys and girls. Records below the publication threshold may be missing; gaps are not zero births.
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Nicknames
No nicknames are listed yet. The name can stand beautifully on its own.
Variations & related forms
MylesMilo
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