Shiloh

Shiloh is a Hebrew girl's name. Hebrew name meaning "peaceful" or "tranquil". Biblical connections as a messianic figure.

How popular is Shiloh in the United States?

In 2024, 1,216 girls in the United States were named Shiloh, making it the 260th most popular girl's name that year.

It has climbed sharply, from 604th a decade earlier.

2024 is its busiest year on record.

Records for Shiloh go back to 1969, and 22,186 babies have been given the name since.

What Shiloh means and where it comes from

Hebrew name meaning "peaceful" or "tranquil". Biblical connections as a messianic figure.

Shiloh is of Hebrew origin, described as biblical in style.

Is Shiloh a boy's or a girl's name?

In 2024, Shiloh went to 1,216 girls and 1,032 boys — 54% girls.

That makes it genuinely unisex, leaning female.

Shorter names that share the opening of Shiloh

  • Shilo

Each of these is a name in its own right in the 2024 US data, given to at least 100 babies that year.

Sibling name ideas for Shiloh

Names of the same origin for a brother, most common first.

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Shiloh mean?

Hebrew name meaning "peaceful" or "tranquil". Biblical connections as a messianic figure.

Where does the name Shiloh come from?

Shiloh is of Hebrew origin, and is usually described as biblical in style.

How popular is Shiloh in the United States?

In 2024, 1,216 girls in the United States were named Shiloh, making it the 260th most popular girl's name that year.

Is Shiloh a boy's or a girl's name?

In 2024, Shiloh went to 1,216 girls and 1,032 boys — 54% girls. That makes it genuinely unisex, leaning female.

What are the short forms of Shiloh?

Shilo is a shorter name in current US use that share the opening of Shiloh.

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