Shiloh

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.

Shiloh in US records

First recorded (US)
1969
Babies named Shiloh in 2024
2,248
Total since 1880
22,186

Shiloh in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Babies named Shiloh in 2025
120
Total since 1996
1,495

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Shiloh mean?

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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