NAME PROFILE
Shilo
A combination of Ray, meaning wise protector or beam of light, and the suffix -lin, meaning lake or beautiful; it signifies a person who possesses a radiant personality and acts as a serene, guiding presence for others.
Key Stats
| Total births | 3,123 |
| Gender | Female (7% / 93%) |
| Peak year | 2025 |
| Peak generation | Gen A |
| First recorded | 1970 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | English |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Name Traits & Attributes
⚡ Modern Favorite
Top States
CA — 52%UT — 16%TX — 14%WA — 11%FL — 7%
Notable People
Raylin Joy (Media Personality) · Raylin Peterson (Collegiate Athlete) · Raylin Williams (Track and Field Athlete) · Raylin Bosse (Lifestyle Content Creator) · Raylin Small (Educational Researcher)
Nicknames & Diminutives
RayRay-RayLinnyLin
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