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Shilo

♀ Girl

Pronounced SHY-loh /ˈʃaɪ.loʊ/High

Meaning: -o spelling of Shiloh — from Hebrew, 'a place of peace; tranquil; he who is to be sent' (a sacred place in scripture); here for girlsLow

In 30 seconds: A place of peace: Shilo spells Shiloh — 'tranquil; a place of peace'. Soft, devout, and warm. Used for both sexes.
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Origin MediumHebrew
Meaning-o spelling of Shiloh — from Hebrew, 'a place of peace; tranquil; he who is to be sent' (a sacred place in scripture); here for girls
U.S. rank (2024)#5114 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births26 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1978
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,822

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 197819702024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Shilo is an -o spelling of Shiloh — from Hebrew, 'a place of peace; tranquil' (also read as a messianic title, 'he who is to be sent'; routes layered, which we note) — a sacred place where the Ark of the Covenant rested. A soft, devout name, used for both sexes, here for girls.

It registers thinly in records. Rare, a-place-of-peace at the root, and tranquil.

Did you know? Shiloh was a sacred place in ancient Israel (Hebrew, 'a place of peace; tranquil') — Shilo is an -o spelling, used for both sexes (a celebrity baby name).
Overall data confidence 60%
Behind the Name — Shiloh — routes layered

Variations

ShilohShylohShylo

Nicknames

Shy

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If you like Shilo…

Shyloh— a fellow spelling
Selah— a companion devout name
Zion— another biblical place-name
Sharon— a fellow Hebrew choice
Sinai— another Hebrew name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Shilo mean?

Shilo spells Shiloh — Hebrew 'a place of peace; tranquil'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Shilo?

It's said SHY-loh /ˈʃaɪ.loʊ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Shilo a boy or girl name?

Shilo is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Shilo?

Shilo is a rare spelling in the U.S.; Shiloh is more common.

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