Shiloh is a unisex name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 2,248 babies in the United States.
Shiloh at a glance
Gender
Unisex name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references
Pronunciation
/ˈʃaɪloʊ/
About the name Shiloh
Shiloh belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.
In the United States, Shiloh first appears in Social Security records in 1969 and has been given to 22,186 babies since 1880, including 2,248 in 2024.
The meaning of Shiloh is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.
Is Shiloh a boy or girl name?
Shiloh is a unisex name. In 2024, 2,248 babies received the name in the US.
What origin is the name Shiloh?
Shiloh comes from the English & American tradition.
How popular is the name Shiloh?
Shiloh is uncommon in US records — it first appears in 1969 and has been given to 22,186 babies since 1880.
How do you pronounce Shiloh?
Shiloh is pronounced /ˈʃaɪloʊ/ (IPA).
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Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. England & Wales figures are from the Office for National Statistics. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.