Miley Cyrus was born in Nashville, Tennessee. Miley is the daughter of Leticia "Tish" (née Finley) and country singer Billy Ray Cyrus.
Cyrus has 2 older half-brothers; Christopher Cody and Trace, the latter being a vocalist and guitarist of an electronic rock band, Metro Station in California.
Cyrus also has an older half-sister, Brandi, a younger brother, Braison, and a younger sister, Noah, who is also an actress.
Cyrus was named Destiny Hope because her parents believed that she would accomplish great things. She gained her nickname "Miley" because she kept smiling ("Smiley") as a youngster.