Shiloh

Shiloh - A very unique male name

Shiloh appeared on the charts for the first time in 1970 on position #1468. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Shiloh and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Shiloh? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Shiloh. The baby boy name Shiloh was given to 1,189 baby boys in 2025, ranking #282 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 1,233 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Shiloh peaked in popularity 1 years ago in 2025 on position 282.

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Shiloh is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Shiloh is currently topping the baby name charts in Hawaii at position #88 - and is the least popular in Washington at position #498.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Shiloh is where you live.

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Shiloh origin and meaning

Hebrew — biblical place name

Uncertain — Shiloh is a biblical place name whose meaning is disputed, often rendered 'place of peace' or 'he whose it is'

Shiloh was the ancient Israelite sanctuary town where the Ark rested, and a word in Genesis long read as a messianic title. Its exact meaning has been argued for centuries and 'peaceful' is a traditional gloss, not a settled one. As a boys' name it was rare until recently, jumping from #627 in 2020 to a peak at #282 in 2025.

Origin uncertain

Shiloh is a 6 letter name with 2 syllables.

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Similar to Shiloh

We've found the following names that sound similar to Shiloh, sorted by popularity.

Saul / Sol / Shaquille / Sal / Sahil / Saleh / Shaul / Shelly / Shilo / Saulo /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)

Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Shiloh

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Shiloh a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Shiloh?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

SHY-loh · /ˈʃaɪloʊ/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

• Shilo — Spelling without the final h
• Shylo — Phonetic respelling

Nicknames: Shi

Famous bearers

• Shiloh Fernandez — American actor known for Evil Dead and Red Riding Hood (b. 1985) Contemporary

Style

BiblicalPlace name

Why parents choose it

Shiloh gives boys a soft, biblical place name with a gentle sound, and its rise since 2020 has been steep.

Worth knowing

• It is now used for girls at almost the same rate, so it reads as genuinely unisex.
• The Civil War battle of Shiloh is another strong association for some people.