Unisex name · Hebrew
Shiloh
Name meaning, origin and popularity
: from a biblical place name, possibly tranquilShiloh is a gender-neutral name that is of Hebrew origin: from a biblical place name, possibly tranquil. It is used in English.
- Meaning
- From a biblical place name, possibly tranquil
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Gender
- Unisex
- US rank
- #281 in 2025
Meaning and origin of Shiloh
As a gender-neutral name, Shiloh is of Hebrew origin: from a biblical place name, possibly tranquil. It is used in English.
Meaning checked against Behind the Name. How we research names
How popular is Shiloh?
In 2025, 1,098 girls and 1,220 boys in the US were named Shiloh.
As a girl’s name
- US rank in 2025
- #281
- 1,098 babies, 683 per million girls
- Best rank
- #260 in 2024
- 1,222 babies that year
- Babies since 1969
- At least 15,117
- Years with under 5 are not listed
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| 1970s | 42 per million |
| 1980s | 38 per million |
| 1990s | 47 per million |
| 2000s | 113 per million |
| 2010s | 289 per million |
| 2020s | 599 per million |
| Year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #605 | #582 | #558 | #465 | #453 | #411 | #343 | #283 | #260 | #281 |
As a boy’s name
- US rank in 2025
- #278
- 1,220 babies, 714 per million boys
- Best rank
- #278 in 2025
- 1,220 babies that year
- Babies since 1969
- At least 9,414
- Years with under 5 are not listed
| 1880s | 0 per million |
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| 1890s | 0 per million |
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| 1970s | 26 per million |
| 1980s | 20 per million |
| 1990s | 32 per million |
| 2000s | 49 per million |
| 2010s | 125 per million |
| 2020s | 448 per million |
| Year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #866 | #813 | #707 | #691 | #615 | #579 | #485 | #389 | #334 | #278 |
Source: US Social Security Administration baby-name data, 1880 to 2025, as published in 2026. Each spelling is counted separately, a name given to fewer than 5 babies of one sex in a year is left out, and few people born before 1937 have records, which is why the chart shows babies per million rather than raw counts.
Names spelled like Shiloh
One or two letters apart, but from a different root: they look alike without sharing a meaning.
- SailorOne who sails the sea (English, unisex)
- ShalomPeace (Hebrew, boy)
- ShidehBright (Persian, girl)
- ShimonHe has heard (Hebrew, boy)
- ShionAster flower (Japanese, unisex)
- ShiroFourth son (Japanese, boy)
- SholehFlame (Persian, girl)
Names with a similar meaning
- OscarPossibly deer friend (Irish Gaelic, boy)
- EstherPossibly star (Persian, girl)
- AmeliaPossibly vigorous, brave (Germanic, girl)
- AilaniPossibly from Hawaiian ʻAilani, to rule as chief, or Aylín (Hawaiian, girl)
- AilanyVariant of Ailani, possibly Hawaiian, to rule as chief (Hawaiian, girl)
- ArlethVariant of Arlette, from Herleva, possibly army and legacy (Germanic, girl)
- AtlasPossibly enduring, from Greek tlao, to endure (Greek, boy)
- EdenPossibly delight, pleasure (Hebrew, unisex)
- JessePossibly gift, or existence (Hebrew, boy)
- NayeliPossibly from Zapotec words meaning I love you or open (Zapotec, girl)
- OwenAnglicized form of Owain, possibly from Latin Eugenius (Welsh, boy)
- AlanaFeminine form of Alan, possibly little rock (Breton, girl)
- AlaniPossibly from Hawaiian ʻalani, orange tree or fruit (Hawaiian, girl)
- AylaniVariant of Ailani, possibly from Hawaiian ʻAilani (Hawaiian, girl)
- AzielPossibly God comforts (Hebrew, boy)
Middle names for Shiloh
Picked from our middle-name lists with a different first letter and a shorter length, so the full name flows.
More names from Hebrew
- AdamMan, humankind (Hebrew, boy)
- DavidBeloved one (Hebrew, boy)
- AnnaFavor, grace (Hebrew, girl)
- DanielGod is my judge (Hebrew, boy)
- EvaLiving, life (Hebrew, girl)
- MiriamForm of Mary, meaning uncertain; perhaps Egyptian beloved (Hebrew, girl)
- NoahRest, repose (Hebrew, boy)
- SarahPrincess, noblewoman (Hebrew, girl)
- EliasMy God is Yahweh (Hebrew, boy)
- GabrielGod is my strength (Hebrew, boy)
- AxelMy father is peace (Hebrew, boy)
- BenjaminSon of the right hand (Hebrew, boy)
- EliseGod is my oath (Hebrew, girl)
- IsaacHe will laugh (Hebrew, boy)
- JanGod is gracious (Hebrew, boy)
- JonathanYahweh has given (Hebrew, boy)
- LisaGod is my oath (Hebrew, girl)
- SamuelName of God (Hebrew, boy)
Shiloh: common questions
What does the name Shiloh mean?
Shiloh is of Hebrew origin: from a biblical place name, possibly tranquil. Checked against Behind the Name.
Is Shiloh a boy or girl name?
Shiloh is used for both boys and girls. In 2025, 1,098 girls and 1,220 boys in the US were named Shiloh, according to Social Security Administration data.
Where does the name Shiloh come from?
Shiloh is of Hebrew origin: from a biblical place name, possibly tranquil. Today it is used in English.
How popular is the name Shiloh?
Shiloh ranked #281 in the US in 2025, with 1,098 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
What names are similar to Shiloh?
Names spelled like Shiloh include Sailor, Shalom, Shideh, Shimon and Shion.
What middle names go with Shiloh?
Middle names that flow well with Shiloh include Dawn, Gemma, Heath, James and Knox. A different first letter and a contrasting length usually sound best.