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Shyloh

♂ Boy

Pronounced SHY-loh /ˈʃaɪ.loʊ/High

Meaning: Y-spelling of Shiloh — Hebrew, 'tranquil place' or 'he to whom it belongs', read as a messianic titleMedium

In 30 seconds: Peaceful and storied: Shyloh spells Shiloh — a 'tranquil place', read as a messianic title — with a soft Shy- twist. Gentle, biblical, and serene.
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Origin MediumHebrew
MeaningY-spelling of Shiloh — Hebrew, 'tranquil place' or 'he to whom it belongs', read as a messianic title
U.S. rank (2025)#4681 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births22 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 227

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202419952025

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

Shyloh is a y-spelling of Shiloh — Hebrew, a 'tranquil place' (an ancient sanctuary town) and a messianic phrase, 'he to whom it belongs' (parsing debated, which we note). The styling personalizes the serene name.

It registers thinly beside Shiloh. Rare, tranquil-place at the root, and gentle.

Did you know? Shiloh was an ancient sanctuary town and a mysterious prophetic title ('the one to whom it belongs'); Shyloh gives the peaceful name a modern y-spelling.
Overall data confidence 70%
Behind the Name — Shiloh — parsing debated

Variations

ShilohShiloShylo

Nicknames

Shy

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If you like Shyloh…

Shilo— a fellow variant
Silas— a companion soft S- name
Selah— another tranquil biblical word-name
Shiloh— echoes that soft -oh sound
Shlome— a fellow Hebrew choice

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Shyloh mean?

Shyloh spells Shiloh — Hebrew 'tranquil place' or 'he to whom it belongs'; the parsing is debated.

How do you pronounce Shyloh?

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

Is Shyloh a boy or girl name?

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

How popular is Shyloh?

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

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