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Shiloh is a unisex name used in Biblical. Behind the Name describes it this way: "From an Old Testament place name possibly meaning ‘tranquil’ in Hebrew. It is also used prophetically in the Old Testament to refer to a person, often understood to be the Messiah (see Genesis 49:10)." It ranked #278 for boys and #281 for girls in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, from an Old Testament place name possibly meaning ‘tranquil’ in Hebrew. It is also used prophetically in the Old Testament to refer to a person, often understood to be the Messiah (see Genesis 49:10). The entry lists its usage as Biblical.
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Popularity
Shiloh ranked #278 for boys and #281 for girls in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States (boys) | 2025 | #278 | ssa-2025 |
| United States (girls) | 2025 | #281 | ssa-2025 |
United States, 2025: #278 (Social Security Administration)
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Names that Behind the Name files under the same origin (Biblical) and that sit near Shiloh in the 2025 American rankings.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Shiloh mean?
Shiloh means "tranquil", according to Behind the Name.
Is Shiloh a popular name?
Shiloh ranked #278 for boys and #281 for girls in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Shiloh a boy's or a girl's name?
Shiloh appears in both the boys' and girls' SSA lists for 2025, so it is used for both.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Shiloh — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
