Shilo
2 syllables
⚧ Unisex ◎ ModernAmerican / Multicultural ◈ 2 syllables
"Gift, peaceful, tranquil, tranquil one."

From ModernAmerican / Multicultural

Shilo means tranquil or his gift — the O-ending variant of Shiloh, from the Hebrew. In the Bible, Shiloh IS the place where the Tabernacle rested AND a messianic prophecy. Same peace-heritage, O-ending compact. Two syllables of the Tabernacle-resting AND messianic prophecy through O-ending distinction.

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Shilo at a glance
MeaningGift, peaceful, tranquil, tranquil one.
OriginModernAmerican / Multicultural
GenderUnisex
Syllables2
NumerologyLife Path 9
US Rank (today)#6491
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Why parents love Shilo
  • Shiloh IS where the Tabernacle rested.A messianic prophecy — maximum sacred.Two syllables with a gentle, Hebrew sound: SHY-lo.Shi and Lo are both embedded.The O-ending gives compact flowing.
The vibe of Shilo
tranquilhis giftO-endingShilohHebrewTabernaclerestedmessianicprophecygentlesacred
Origin & history of Shilo
Hebrew Shiloh (tranquil) O-ending Shilo
1
ModernAmerican / Multicultural roots
Shilo IS the O-ending Shiloh — where the Tabernacle rested AND a messianic prophecy.
2
First recorded
Earliest known use: O-ending; Shiloh — Genesis 49:10.
3
Today
Shilo remains a beloved choice, ranking #6491 in the US. 2,950 babies have been named Shilo since 1970.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, SSA data
How popular is Shilo?
1978 peak year
Shilo is on the rise. After years out of the spotlight, it has been gaining ground with U.S. parents in the most recent decade. It currently ranks well outside the top 1,000 (around #6491), with about 56 babies named Shilo each year. In 1978, 89 babies received the name (ranked #1345). Total registrations across all years since 1880: roughly 2,950.
Year-by-year registrations 1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
89 Babies named in peak year
(ranked #1,345)
56 Avg. per year
(last decade)
560 Total registrations
last 10 years
2,950 All-time total
(since 1880)
Popularity in the US today (rank #6,491) Rare
↑ Trending upward in recent years
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Numerology of Shilo
9
Life path number
The Humanitarian
Compassion, wisdom and humanitarianism.

Shilo's Life Path 7 is the seeker's number — messianic seeking. People named Shilo tend to be gentle, sacred, and gifted at O-ending Tabernacle-resting messianic distinction.

O-ending Tabernacle-messianic
Tranquil-sacred
Shi-Lo dual
Gentle-Hebrew
Prophecy-deep
S1
H8
I9
L3
O6
Sum: 27 → Life path 9
Personality of Shilo
🌍
Compassionate soul
They carry the weight of the world with grace.
🎨
Richly creative
Deep feeling translates into deep art.
🌟
Old soul wisdom
They've always seemed wiser than their years.
💝
Unconditional love
Their love is vast and forgiving.
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