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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Shilo — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
All names
Shilah|Shiloah
Hebrew◈ Unisex · 52% boy · 48% girl↑↑ Surging

◈= unisex (gender-neutral)

Shilo

◈

SHY-lo · 2 syllables

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Boy
#1669
↑↑ Surging
Boy
#1669
Popularity score: 25
↑↑ Surging
Peak
#1669 in 2024
5yr
+102 ranks
Velocity
+102
Birth frequency
2.8 per 100,000 births
Girl
#5114
Popularity score: 14
↑↑ Surging
Peak
#5114 in 2024
5yr
+1514 ranks
Velocity
+1514
Birth frequency
7.2 per 1,000,000 births

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

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.

BOY
Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #1669 · Rising since 2020

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
Hebrew boy names
Shilo

Popularity score: 25  ·  SSA Rank: #1669

GIRL
Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #5114 · Rising since 2020

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Hebrew girl names
Shilo

Popularity score: 14  ·  SSA Rank: #5114

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

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

Namesake Score
92
Higher than 92% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↑↑ Surging
+102 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
70
4 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class

Shilo is surging in popularity right now.

Meaning Depth37% of score
60
Name Trend28% of score
88
Uniqueness20% of score
70
Feasibility15% of score
50

Scores are percentile-ranked across 43,000+ names.

Name DNA
HebrewBiblicalUnisex2-syllableNatureReligiousModernPeacefulTrendy
Character
peaceful strengthindependent spiritnatural gracequiet determination
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Shilos

athleticcompetitivedeterminedambitiousfocused
STRONG
High confidence

Shilo is a Hebrew unisex name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #1669 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↑↑ Surging · +102 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#1669 · rare
Shilo at a Glance
Meaning:He sends peace or peaceful messenger. From the Hebrew Shiloh, referring to a place of rest and a messianic title in Jewish tradition.
Language root:Hebrew · Biblical
Peak rank:#1669 in 2024
5yr change:+102 ranks
Sex usage:Boy #1669 · Girl #5114
Notable bearers
Shilo Sanders
Football player, son of Deion Sanders
Shilo Pérez
Dominican Republic basketball player
Similar Sound
Shylo◈Silas◈Shea◈Skyler◈SiloSailor◈
Similar Style
Ezra◈JonahSilas◈LeviRiver◈Rowan◈
Works well with
LeviEden◈Asher◈NaomiEzra◈IrisRiver◈Sage◈
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Shilo illustration
Name Intelligence
Shilo · Overview
Summary

Shilo is a Hebrew unisex name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #1669 in the US in 2024.

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Shilo scores 92/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Surging fast
Rank has moved 102 positions in the last year. Exceptional momentum.
Works for any sex
52% boy · 48% girl. A genuinely unisex name is rare at this level of distinctiveness.
Nature · Religious character
Shilo carries a grounded, gentle quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Rising very fast
Shilo is surging. If the trend continues, it may become significantly more common within 2-3 years.
Domain taken
shilo.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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