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Shiloah
How to Pronounce Shiloah
Pronounced shih-LOH-uh /ʃɪˈloʊ.ə/Medium
Meaning: From the Hebrew Shiloah, the pool and channel in Jerusalem also called Siloam, tied to the sense 'sent.' A gentle, reverent place-name, carried here as a girl's name with respect.Low
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.
History & Origin
Shiloah comes from the Pool of Shiloah (Siloam) in Jerusalem, tied to the sense 'sent.' A quiet, reverent name and a softer form of Shiloh (said 'shih-LOH-uh').
It appears only in the rarest tier for U.S. girls. Newly emerging and gentle.
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What does the name Shiloah mean?
Shiloah is the Hebrew name of the pool in Jerusalem (also called Siloam), tied to the sense 'sent'. It is a reverent place-name.
How do you pronounce Shiloah?
It's said shih-LOH-uh /ʃɪˈloʊ.ə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.
Where does the name Shiloah come from?
It comes from the Pool of Shiloah (Siloam) in Jerusalem, in the Hebrew tradition. It is carried with respect.
How popular is Shiloah?
Shiloah is extremely rare for girls in the U.S. — a newly emerging pick, softer cousin to Shiloh.