Miles

English form of Milo, Latin and Old German

"soldier; merciful"

Miles Origin and Meaning

The name Miles is a girl's name meaning "soldier; merciful".

Although usually seen as a masculine name, Miles is sometimes seen as a feminine name in Australia, due to its literary association with female author Stella "Miles" Franklin. The s ending makes it especially trendy.

Popularity of the name Miles

• 632 Nameberry 2025

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Famous People Named Miles

• (Stella Marie Sarah) Miles Franklin Australian Author

The name Miles in Pop Culture

• Miles “Spider” Soccoro Character from “Avatar”