Shiloh Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Shiloh is used for both girls and boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Shiloh?
Shiloh is spelled S-H-I-L-O-H. The name has 6 letters.
Shiloh at a Glance
- Usage
- Used for both girls and boys
- Meaning
- Shiloh may derive from a Hebrew word meaning “place of peace” or “tranquil.”
- Origin
- Shiloh may derive from Hebrew origins, as seen in biblical texts where it refers to a significant location in ancient Israel.
- Pronunciation
- SHY-loh · 2 syllables
Shiloh Popularity in 2025
Rank#281
Recorded Births1,098
Rank#278
Recorded Births1,220
- Girls usage fell 21 places to #281 and recorded 124 fewer births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage rose 56 places to #278 and recorded 181 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Shiloh Mean?
Shiloh may derive from a Hebrew word meaning “place of peace” or “tranquil.”
Origin: Shiloh may derive from Hebrew origins, as seen in biblical texts where it refers to a significant location in ancient Israel.
How Do You Pronounce Shiloh?
PronunciationSHY-loh
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Shiloh?
- History
- The name Shiloh is documented in the Bible as a city and religious center in ancient Israel.
Shiloh Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2014 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 1,098 | #281 |
| 2025 | Boys | 1,220 | #278 |
| 2024 | Girls | 1,222 | #260 |
| 2024 | Boys | 1,039 | #334 |
| 2023 | Girls | 1,109 | #283 |
| 2023 | Boys | 820 | #389 |
| 2022 | Girls | 938 | #343 |
| 2022 | Boys | 630 | #485 |
| 2021 | Girls | 774 | #409 |
| 2021 | Boys | 485 | #577 |
| 2020 | Girls | 683 | #452 |
| 2020 | Boys | 444 | #615 |
| 2019 | Girls | 673 | #463 |
| 2019 | Boys | 367 | #691 |
| 2018 | Girls | 558 | #558 |
| 2018 | Boys | 344 | #703 |
| 2017 | Girls | 519 | #582 |
| 2017 | Boys | 279 | #811 |
| 2016 | Girls | 498 | #604 |
| 2016 | Boys | 260 | #866 |
| 2015 | Girls | 485 | #605 |
| 2015 | Boys | 247 | #892 |
| 2014 | Girls | 482 | #604 |
| 2014 | Boys | 196 | #1,032 |
When Was Shiloh Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2024 · Girls
1,222 recorded births
National rank #260
2025 · Boys
1,220 recorded births
National rank #278
2023 · Girls
1,109 recorded births
National rank #283
2025 · Girls
1,098 recorded births
National rank #281
Where Shiloh Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| HI | #114 | 7 |
| OK | #143 | 26 |
| MD | #144 | 33 |
| LA | #162 | 25 |
| TN | #165 | 46 |
| GA | #169 | 60 |
| SC | #178 | 26 |
| NM | #182 | 8 |
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| HI | #79 | 11 |
| DC | #97 | 9 |
| GA | #153 | 80 |
| AR | #175 | 21 |