Shylo

♀ Girl

Pronounced SHY-loh /ˈʃaɪ.loʊ/High

Meaning: A spelling of Shiloh — from Hebrew, variously 'tranquil; peace' and 'he who is to be sent' (a biblical place, and a Messianic title); used for both sexes; here for girls; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Tranquil; peace: Shylo spells Shiloh. Lyrical, modern, and warm. Used for both sexes (here for girls; said 'SHY-loh').

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Origin LowHebrew

MeaningA spelling of Shiloh — from Hebrew, variously 'tranquil; peace' and 'he who is to be sent' (a biblical place, and a Messianic title); used for both sexes; here for girls; routes layered

U.S. rank (2025)#8285 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births13 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2008

Total births (all-time)≈ 674

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Shylo is a spelling of Shiloh — from Hebrew, variously 'tranquil; peace' and 'he who is to be sent' (a biblical place where the Ark rested, and a Messianic title; routes layered, which we note). Used for both sexes, here for a girl (slug distinguished; said 'SHY-loh').

In the U.S. it appears for both sexes. Rare in this spelling, tranquil-and-peace at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Shiloh is variously 'tranquil; peace' and 'he who is to be sent' in Hebrew (a biblical place, and a Messianic title) — Shylo is a spelling, used for both sexes (here for girls; the routes are layered, which we note; said 'SHY-loh').

Overall data confidence 40%

References — Shiloh — unisex; routes layered

Variations

ShilohShiloShyloh

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Shylo mean?

Shylo spells Shiloh — Hebrew, variously 'tranquil; peace' and 'he who is to be sent'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Shylo?

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

Is Shylo a boy or girl name?

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

How popular is Shylo?

Shylo is a rare spelling in the U.S.