Shilo

A unisex name of Hebrew origin, meaning he for whom it is; a form of Shiloh.

Babies a year
29
the US, 2017
Rarity
Very rare
among names in use
US popularity
—
outside the top 1000
UK popularity
—
outside the ONS list

Shilo by the numbers

Shilo was given to 29 American babies in 2017, the most recent full year we hold.

Its American peak was 89 babies in 1978, making it a 1970s name.

Spelled almost the same

Other names in the records within a letter or two of Shilo. Close spellings are not always related names, but they are usually worth seeing together.

  • Shilohthe one to whom it belongs; place name788 in the US (2017)
  • Sailorone who sails; occupational name281 in the US (2017)
  • Shalompeace130 in the US (2017)
  • Shylohone sent; a form of Shiloh28 in the US (2017)
  • Shiah5 in the US (2017)
  • Shiya5 in the US (2017)

Sounds like Shilo

Names that are said the same way as Shilo, however they are written. Sounding alike does not mean they share a history.

  • Shylohe is my peace; a variant of Shiloh3 in England and Wales (2025)

Names about as common as Shilo

GabrieleLavellChideraDannieJehlaniJorieAnhAmran

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