Shilo Unisex

Popularity: #823 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationSHY-lo / ˈʃaɪloʊ

Hebrew; English

Meaning

Hebrew: 'His gift'; English: 'peaceful'

Historical & Cultural Background

Shilo has Hebrew origins, often associated with a biblical reference to a place of peace. In modern usage, it has gained popularity as a unisex name, particularly in English-speaking countries. The name has been used in various cultural contexts, including literature and music, contributing to its appeal.

Trend Summary

Shilo has seen a gradual increase in popularity in the United States over recent years.

Similar Names

ShilohSiloHiloKiloRiloBiloJilo

Variants

  • Shiloh

International Variants

  • Shiloh (English)

Famous people named Shilo

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Fictional characters named Shilo

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Sibling Suggestions

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Shilo was first seen in the United States in 1970. Shilo has ranked as high as #1259 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in California, Florida, Texas, Utah, and Pennsylvania. In the past 5 years the name Shilo has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Shilo (2024)

StateBirthsShare
FL 14
25%
CA 11
20%
TX 9
16%
PA 6
11%
GA 5
9%
NC 5
9%
NY 5
9%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19709
197111
197219
197323
197431
197529
197628
197720
197823
197939
198020
198121
198218
198313
198412
198514
198616
198719
198814
198916
199010
199121
199216
199316
199423
199527
199617
199722
19988
199913
200017
200112
20026
200316
20048
20058
200610
200714
200820
200919
201021
201112
20128
20138
201420
201513
201616
201715
201816
201916
202023
202127
202242
202392
2024101