Shilo
2025 SSA
2025 SSA
About Shilo
Shilo is a name with Hebrew origins meaning "peaceful one" or "gift." While traditionally associated with the biblical location Shiloh, as a personal name it has been used for both boys and girls, with slightly different spelling variations (Shilo/Shiloh). The feminine usage gained recognition after the birth of celebrities' children with this name. Shilo has a gentle sound and flowing quality that contributes to its peaceful meaning. The name balances uniqueness with recognizability and carries spiritual significance for many. Though not among the most common names, Shilo has maintained steady usage in the United States since the 1970s, appealing to parents seeking a name with biblical roots and a contemporary, gender-flexible feel.
Shilo for boys#1343 US
In its original form, Shiloh is a soft unisex name, with connections to both the Bible and American history. While it is often associated with Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt's daughter, born in 2006, Shiloh ranks in the US Top 500 for girls and boys.
Shilo is a simpler, streamlined version, perhaps influenced by other popular -o boy names, like Arlo and Milo.
Pronounced SHY-lo.
As of October 2026, Shilo ranked #4652 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #1345 in 1978.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank · girls | Births · girls | US rank · boys | Births · boys |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | #4,838 | 20 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | #4,398 | 23 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | #3,983 | 27 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | #2,992 | 42 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | #1,771 | 92 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | #1,669 | 101 |
| 2025 | #4,652 | 30 | #1,343 | 142 |
World rankings
Shilo for boys
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- Shilo SandersBoy
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Shilo in pop culture
- Shilo WallaceGirl
the main character in "Repo! The Genetic Opera"
- "ShiloGirl
" song by Neil Diamond song about his childhood imaginary friend