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Miles

Miles ranks #151 out of 6,032 boy dog names in our data (the #1 boy dog name is Charlie). Across all 12 places, 262 dogs carry the name. It's also a cat name: #183 among boy cat names.
Miles's popularity trend

Miles's share of dogs, year by year — or toggle to its yearly rank. Peak year by share: 2020.

0.02%0.04%0.06%200720112015201920232025
Dogs in our data
262
across 12 places
Popularity rank
#151
of 6,032 boy dog names
5-year rank move
−74
2020 → 2025
Gender split
97% boys
3% girls97% boys
What does Miles mean?
/maɪlz/1 syllable

Miles has long been associated with the Latin word miles, meaning "soldier," though some scholars instead trace it to old Slavic name elements meaning "dear" or "gracious." It's also a familiar English word for a unit of distance, giving it a nice double meaning for a well-traveled companion.

It has a steady, grown-up sound that works well on a dignified companion. Understated but warm, it wears nicely on a dog or cat with a calm, confident presence.

Etymology & pronunciation from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).

Where Miles shows up

Miles's share of each place's counted dogs. Places count differently — hover a Share figure for the basis. Click a heading to sort.

SeattleUnited States of America0.1%
Maple RidgeCanada0.1%
New York CityUnited States of America0.1%
CambridgeUnited States of America0.0%
BurnsideAustralia0.0%
WorcesterUnited States of America0.0%
Allegheny CountyUnited States of America0.0%
ZürichSwitzerland0.0%
Noosa ShireAustralia0.0%

Names like Miles

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