Miley Name Meaning
The name Miley comes from English roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Miley below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Miley Name Meaning
English (Modern)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...
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