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Myles
Pronounced MYLZ /ˈmaɪlz/Medium
Meaning: A spelling of Miles — of uncertain origin, variously linked to Latin miles, 'a soldier', and to 'merciful; gracious'; overwhelmingly a boys' name; here for girls; routes layeredLow
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Myles is a spelling of Miles — of uncertain origin, variously linked to Latin miles, 'a soldier', and to 'merciful; gracious' (routes layered, which we note). It is overwhelmingly a boys' name; here it is used for a girl (slug distinguished; we flag the cross-sex use). A crisp, classic name (said 'MYLZ').
In the U.S. it is overwhelmingly a boys' name. Rare for girls, a-soldier at the root, and classic.
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What does the name Myles mean?
Myles spells Miles — variously Latin 'a soldier' and 'merciful'; overwhelmingly a boys' name, used here for a girl.
How do you pronounce Myles?
It's said MYLZ /ˈmaɪlz/ — one syllable.
Is Myles a boy or girl name?
Myles is overwhelmingly a boys' name; this page covers its rarer use as a girl's name.
How popular is Myles?
Myles is very rare as a girl's name in the U.S.