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Shylo

SHY-loh

Shylo is a unisex name of Hebrew origin, meaning “Variant of Shiloh, a Hebrew name with debated meaning, possibly 'tranquil' or 'His gift'.”. It currently ranks #7515 in the US, and peaked in popularity in 2024.

Letters5
Syllables2
OriginHebrew

What Shylo Means

Variant of Shiloh, a Hebrew name with debated meaning, possibly 'tranquil' or 'His gift'.

The Story of Shylo

This name carries the quiet promise of peace, a gentle echo from ancient lands that feels freshly whispered for your child today.

Shylo is a luminous variant of Shiloh, a name of Hebrew origin whose meaning is debated, often understood as 'tranquil,' 'calm,' or 'His gift.' This ancient word was once the name of a significant religious center in biblical Israel. The name's journey across time and cultures has imbued it with a sense of serene strength, surfacing in various forms that echo its peaceful root.

There's a profound tenderness in calling out 'Shylo,' a softness that seems to settle over your child like a warm blanket. It’s a name that feels like an answered prayer, a gift you didn't know you were waiting for. You can already feel the weight of it as you write it on a birth certificate, a name that suggests a soul at peace, capable of bringing calm to others.

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Gender Split

Numerology

8

The Achiever

Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.

Famous Namesakes

  • Shiloh Jolie-Pitt

    American actress and daughter of Angelina Jolie

Personality Traits

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Peak Year

#39 in 2024

Total Births

857

First Recorded

1970

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