Myles is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 3,551 boys in the United States.
Myles at a glance
Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references
Pronunciation
/ˈmaɪlz/
About the name Myles
Myles belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.
In the United States, Myles first appears in Social Security records in 1887. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #99 in 2024, and in 2024 3,551 babies received the name — 60,971 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.
The meaning of Myles is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.
Is Myles a boy or girl name?
Myles is a boy name. In 2024, 3,551 babies received the name in the US.
What origin is the name Myles?
Myles comes from the English & American tradition.
How popular is the name Myles?
Myles first appears in US records in 1887. Its best-ever ranking was #99 in 2024, and 3,551 babies were given the name in 2024.
How do you pronounce Myles?
Myles is pronounced /ˈmaɪlz/ (IPA).
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