Shiloh
sh(i)-loh
US Popularity:434
Origin:Hebrew
Meaning:Tranquil; Abundance; His gift
Shiloh is a gender-neutral name of Hebrew origin, meaning “tranquil,” “He whose it is.” This spiritual title is also the name of the place where Israelites used to live and assemble before Judah. An area of beauty and serenity, Shiloh was the dwelling place for the Ark of the Covenant before it was eventually moved to Jerusalem. Named after this divine vista, baby Shiloh will undoubtedly feel a plenitude of inner peace, whether raised to follow the Jewish faith or not.
Shiloh Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Shiloh is currently #72 on The Bump
Boy:Shiloh is currently #51 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Shiloh is currently #43 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Shiloh is currently #434 in U.S. births
Boy:Shiloh is currently #1001 in U.S. births
Girl:Shiloh is currently #705 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
Gender:
Girl
#705
in 2022
+ 114
from 2021
Sources
Behind the Name, Shiloh, January 2022
Online Etymology Dictionary, Shiloh, August 2023
Britannica, Shiloh: ancient city, Palestine
Abarim Publication, Shiloh meaning
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