How to say it
SHI · loh
ˈʃaɪ.loʊ
Unisex
Shiloh
Tranquil; place of rest
What it means
Hebrew, debated, often read as 'tranquil' or 'his gift'; also a biblical sanctuary town.
Shiloh is a Hebrew name and place, the town where the Ark of the Covenant rested for generations. Its meaning is debated, usually given as 'tranquil' or 'place of rest,' and a famous biblical line, 'until Shiloh comes,' has been read messianically. America knows it from the bloody Civil War battle and the Johnny Cash song; Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt's daughter Shiloh made it a modern unisex pick. Soft and peaceful.
How to spell Shiloh
The standard spelling is Shiloh. Common variants include Shilo, Shyloh, Shilah, but Shiloh is the most widely used form.
Popularity over time
Feminine: peaked at #260 in 2024, currently #281 in 2025.
Masculine: peaked at #278 in 2025, currently #278 in 2025.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names given to at least 5 babies in a year, 1880–2025. Reviewed August 2026. See where the names are moving
Heads-up notes
- Worth knowing
Unisex; a biblical sanctuary town (and a Civil War battlefield); meaning usually given as 'tranquil.'
- Pop culture
Jolie and Pitt's daughter Shiloh boosted it.
Who's worn it
- Shiloh the biblical town where the Tabernacle stood
Spelling variants
- Shilo
- Shyloh
- Shilah
Names with the same feeling
See Shiloh from another angle
By meaning
By style
Common questions
- What does the name Shiloh mean?
- Hebrew, debated, often read as 'tranquil' or 'his gift'; also a biblical sanctuary town.
- What does Shiloh mean in Hebrew?
- In Hebrew, Shiloh means "Tranquil; place of rest." Shiloh is a Hebrew name and place, the town where the Ark of the Covenant rested for generations. Its meaning is debated, usually given as 'tranquil' or 'place of rest,' and a famous biblical line, 'until Shiloh comes,' has been read messianically. America knows it from the bloody Civil War battle and the Johnny Cash song; Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt's daughter Shiloh made it a modern unisex pick. Soft and peaceful.
- How do you pronounce Shiloh?
- Shiloh is pronounced ˈʃaɪ.loʊ. Say it as SHI-loh, with the stress on the "shi" syllable.
- How do you spell Shiloh?
- The standard spelling is Shiloh. Common spelling variants include Shilo, Shyloh, Shilah.
- Is Shiloh a boy or girl name?
- Shiloh is used for both boys and girls.
- How popular is the name Shiloh?
- Shiloh ranked #281 in the U.S. in 2025, according to Social Security Administration data.