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Shiloh

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Pronounced SHY-loh /ˈʃaɪloʊ/High

Meaning: Peaceful; place of rest; the one to whom it belongsMedium

In 30 seconds: A serene Hebrew name meaning 'peaceful,' equally beloved for girls and boys. For girls, Shiloh has a particularly poetic, nature-touched quality — gentle strength in two syllables, with the timeless calm of an ancient place.
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Origin HighHebrew
MeaningPeaceful; place of rest; the one to whom it belongs
U.S. rank (2025)#281 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births1,098 girls (0.06% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 15,101

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202419692025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Shiloh is a Hebrew place name (שִׁילֹה) meaning 'peaceful,' 'place of rest,' or possibly 'the one to whom it belongs.' Shiloh was an ancient religious centre in the hill country of Ephraim (modern-day West Bank) where the Ark of the Covenant was housed during the period of the Judges. Genesis 49:10 contains the messianic phrase 'until Shiloh comes.'

As a girls' name, Shiloh gained momentum following Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt's use of it in 2006. The Battle of Shiloh (1862) in the American Civil War gave it a distinctly American historical resonance as well. It is now used for both girls and boys, with female use growing strongly.

Did you know? When Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt named their daughter Shiloh Nouvel Jolie-Pitt in 2006, the name climbed dramatically in U.S. birth statistics — one of the most documented celebrity name-influence events in baby-name history.
Overall data confidence 82%
Behind the Name — Shiloh — etymology and biblical historyU.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

ShiloSchylo

Nicknames

ShyShiLo

Famous Bearers

  • ★Shiloh Jolie-Pitt (2006–present)
    Child of Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt, whose birth brought the name to wide public attention for girls.

If you like Shiloh…

Selah— Hebrew word-name with the same meditative, spiritual peacefulness
Eden— biblical garden name with the same nature-spiritual serenity
Willow— soft nature name with the same flowing two-syllable tranquillity
Sage— peaceful botanical word-name with the same wise, gentle character

Frequently Asked

What does the name Shiloh mean?

Shiloh is a Hebrew name meaning 'peaceful' or 'place of rest,' with a possible messianic reading of 'the one to whom it belongs' in Genesis 49:10.

How do you pronounce Shiloh?

It is said SHY-loh /ˈʃaɪloʊ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Shiloh a boy or girl name?

Shiloh is used for both boys and girls, making it a genuine unisex name. It has been rising for girls particularly since 2006.

How popular is Shiloh?

Shiloh has been rising for girls in the U.S. and entered the top 300 for girls in the mid-2020s.