Shiloh
Shiloh first appears in US records in 1969. It peaked in 2024, when 1,222 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 1,098.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Shiloh popular?
Near its peak Shiloh is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2024.
| 2020s | 5,824 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5,057 | |
| 2000s | 2,082 | |
| 1990s | 852 | |
| 1980s | 650 | |
| 1970s | 647 | |
| 1960s | 5 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Shiloh mean?
Etymology unsettled. Most often read 'tranquil, peaceful, place of rest,' linked to the sanctuary town Shiloh and a root sh-l-h. The cryptic term in Genesis 49:10 is alternatively read shelo, 'he whose it is' (taken messianically). The popular gloss 'his gift' is not well supported. Hedge as disputed; used for both sexes in modern practice.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Shiloh mean?
Shiloh means tranquil, place of rest (disputed). Etymology unsettled. Most often read 'tranquil, peaceful, place of rest,' linked to the sanctuary town Shiloh and a root sh-l-h. The cryptic term in Genesis 49:10 is alternatively read shelo, 'he whose it is' (taken messianically). The popular gloss 'his gift' is not well supported. Hedge as disputed; used for both sexes in modern practice.
What is the origin of the name Shiloh?
Shiloh is of hebrew origin.
How do you pronounce Shiloh?
Shiloh is pronounced “SHY-loh.”
Is Shiloh a boy or a girl name?
Shiloh is most commonly used as a unisex name.
Is Shiloh a popular name right now?
Shiloh is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2024.
How popular is the name Shiloh?
In 2025, Shiloh ranked #278 among boys’ and #281 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Shiloh most popular?
Shiloh was most popular in 2024, when about 1,222 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Shiloh?
Names similar to Shiloh include Jordan, Leviathan, Ophir, Shai, Zion.
What names go well with Shiloh?
hebrew names that pair well with Shiloh include James, Michael, John, David, Mary.