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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Shailo — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
All names
Shailie|Shailoh
CelticBoy→ Stable

Shailo

SHAY-lo · 2 syllables

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#12088
→ Stable
#12088
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 5
Peak rank
#12088 in 2024
5yr change
—
Birth frequency
1.7 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
100% boy · 0% girl

This name has very limited recent SSA data.

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
Celtic boy names
Shailo

Popularity score: 5  ·  SSA Rank: #12088

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
62
Higher than 62% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
26 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
CelticIrishNature2-syllableModernRisingUncommonMythic
Character
creative spiritgentle strengthbalanced wisdomcompassionate heart
STRONG
High confidence

Shailo is a Celtic boy name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #12088 in the US in 2024.

Trend:→ Stable
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#12088 · very rare
Shailo at a Glance
Meaning:Possibly derived from Irish 'sealadh' (bright/radiant) or related to Shea, meaning fairy fort or wise one in Irish tradition.
Language root:Irish Gaelic
Peak rank:#12088 in 2024
5yr change:—
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

Similar Sound
Shea◈ShaleShiloh◈Shaun◈Shane◈
Similar Style
Soren◈Caelan◈Keegan◈Rowan◈Liam
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Shailo
AoifeDeclan◈SaoirseCillian◈AislingLachlan◈
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Shailo · Overview
Summary

Shailo is a Celtic boy name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #12088 in the US in 2024.

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Shailo scores 62/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Nature character
Shailo carries a cool, grounded quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
shailo.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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