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Shai vs Shiloh

Which is more popular?
Shiloh is more popular than Shai today: about 1,098 US babies were given the name Shiloh in 2025, compared with 0 named Shai.
ShaiShiloh
Meaning gift tranquil, place of rest (disputed)
Origin hebrew hebrew
Gender Unisex Unisex
Pronunciation SHY SHY-loh
Syllables 1 2
First appeared01969
Peak year2023 (224)2024 (1,222)
In 202501,098
TrendRisingNear its peak
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Shai Shiloh
198020002020

Source: US Social Security Administration.

Births by decade

DecadeShaiShiloh
2020s 1,177 5,824
2010s 570 5,057
2000s 354 2,082
1990s 254 852
1980s 80 650
1970s 34 647
1960s 0 5

What does Shai mean?

From Hebrew shai 'gift'. The 'gift' meaning is widely cited, though the origin is disputed: some sources derive the name instead as a diminutive of Yeshayahu (Isaiah), 'God is salvation'.

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.

Frequently asked questions

Is Shai or Shiloh more popular?

Shiloh is more popular than Shai today: about 1,098 US babies were given the name Shiloh in 2025, compared with 0 named Shai.

What is the difference between Shai and Shiloh?

Shai means gift (hebrew origin), while Shiloh means tranquil, place of rest (disputed) (hebrew origin).

Which name is older, Shai or Shiloh?

In US records, Shai first appears in 0 and Shiloh in 1969, so Shai has the longer recorded history.