Shylo
Meaningtranquil · English form of Shiloh
- US rank
- #7,885
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #2,859 in 1978
13 babies were named Shylo in the US in 2025. It has climbed 3,205 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1970–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Shylo you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 123,457 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Shylo, 13 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Shylo would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryShylo first shows up in US birth records in 1970, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 55 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1978, when it reached #2,859.
- TrendShylo has climbed 3,205 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #7,885. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Boy or girlShylo is given to both boys and girls: 68% of the 40 babies named Shylo in 2025 were boys. That makes it one of the names that truly works for either.
- MeaningShylo is an English form of Shiloh, which means “tranquil”.
About the name Shylo
Shylo is a girl name of English origin meaning “tranquil”. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with S and ending in “-ylo”. US birth records list Shylo for girls from 1970 to 2025, in 55 of those 56 years. Its best year was 1978, when it ranked #2,859 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #7,885, with 13 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 7.1 | 141,643 girls |
| 1980s | 5.1 | 196,464 girls |
| 1990s | 7.6 | 132,100 girls |
| 2000s | 7.2 | 138,696 girls |
| 2010s | 7.5 | 133,156 girls |
| 2020s | 7.8 | 128,205 girls |
Other spellings of Shylo
More English girl names
- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
- Girl name: Charlotte · free
- Unisex name: Harper · harp player
- Girl name: Elizabeth · God is my oath
- Girl name: Lily · lily flower
- Girl name: Lucy · light
- Girl name: Lainey · possibly light
- Girl name: Scarlett · scarlet red
Questions about the name Shylo
What does the name Shylo mean?
Shylo means “tranquil” in English, as a form of Shiloh.
What is the origin of the name Shylo?
Shylo has English roots in our records. Other English names include Olivia, Charlotte, Harper.
Is Shylo a boy or girl name?
Shylo is a girl name, though a few boys get it too.
How popular is the name Shylo?
Shylo ranked #7,885 for US girls in 2025, given to 13 babies. Its best year was 1978 (#2,859).