NAME PROFILE
Wiliam
Derived from the Latin word 'miles' meaning soldier and the Slavic root 'milu' meaning gracious or dear; a modern and artistic spelling representing a person who is a gentle protector with a bright, joyful personality.
Key Stats
| Total births | 1,256 |
| Gender | Male (1% / 99%) |
| Peak year | 1986 |
| Peak generation | Millennial |
| First recorded | 1980 |
| Most recent | 2008 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 50%TX — 25%NY — 25%AK — 0%PA — 0%
Notable People
Miley Cyrus (Grammy-winning pop singer and actress) · Miley Ray Stewart (Protagonist of the iconic television series Hannah Montana) · Miley Small (British recording artist known for soul-pop music) · Miles Davis (Influential jazz musician whose name serves as the root for Miley and Myleigh) · Myleigh (Notable social media content creator and influencer)
Nicknames & Diminutives
MyLeighMymyMylee
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