Shiloh Name Meaning, Origin, Popularity, Girl Names Like Shiloh

Shiloh Name Origin: Hebrew
Pronunciation: sh(i)-loh
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Shiloh Name Meaning

The name Shiloh is of Hebrew origin and it means “He who is sent”. The name is derived from the Hebrew word “shalah” which means “to send” or “to appoint”. The name Shiloh is also mentioned in the Bible in the book of Genesis as one of the places where the Israelites set up camp.

History of the Name Shiloh

The name Shiloh has a long history, dating back to the Bible. In the book of Genesis, it is mentioned as one of the places where the Israelites set up camp. However, it wasn’t until the 1800s that the name began to be used as a given name. The name was used sparingly until the 20th century, when it began to gain popularity.

Popularity of the Name Shiloh

In recent years, the name Shiloh has seen a surge in popularity. It’s a name that’s been used more frequently, particularly in the United States. As of 2021, it was ranked as the 616th most popular girl’s name in the United States. The name has also become popular in other countries, such as Canada and Australia.

Final Thoughts on the Name Shiloh

In conclusion, the name Shiloh is a great choice for parents who want to give their daughter a strong and meaningful name. The name has a rich history and an interesting origin story, and it’s been gaining popularity in recent years. It’s a name that’s perfect for parents who want to give their daughter a powerful and meaningful message. With its biblical roots, it’s a name that carries a sense of faith and spirituallity. It’s also a name that’s easy to pronounce and spell, making it a practical choice for parents.

So, there you have it, the history, origin, meaning, and popularity of the girl’s name Shiloh. If you’re considering naming your daughter Shiloh, you can be sure that you’re giving her a powerful and meaningful name with a rich history.

Shiloh Name Popularity

How popular is the name Shiloh? Here’s everything we know.

Year	Rank	# Births	% Births
1910	—	0	0%
1911	—	0	0%
1912	—	0	0%
1913	—	0	0%
1914	—	0	0%
1915	—	0	0%
1916	—	0	0%
1917	—	0	0%
1918	—	0	0%
1919	—	0	0%
1920	—	0	0%
1921	—	0	0%
1922	—	0	0%
1923	—	0	0%
1924	—	0	0%
1925	—	0	0%
1926	—	0	0%
1927	—	0	0%
1928	—	0	0%
1929	—	0	0%
1930	—	0	0%
1931	—	0	0%
1932	—	0	0%
1933	—	0	0%
1934	—	0	0%
1935	—	0	0%
1936	—	0	0%
1937	—	0	0%
1938	—	0	0%
1939	—	0	0%
1940	—	0	0%
1941	—	0	0%
1942	—	0	0%
1943	—	0	0%
1944	—	0	0%
1945	—	0	0%
1946	—	0	0%
1947	—	0	0%
1948	—	0	0%
1949	—	0	0%
1950	—	0	0%
1951	—	0	0%
1952	—	0	0%
1953	—	0	0%
1954	—	0	0%
1955	—	0	0%
1956	—	0	0%
1957	—	0	0%
1958	—	0	0%
1959	—	0	0%
1960	—	0	0%
1961	—	0	0%
1962	—	0	0%
1963	—	0	0%
1964	—	0	0%
1965	—	0	0%
1966	—	0	0%
1967	—	0	0%
1968	—	0	0%
1969	—	0	0%
1970	—	11	0.0007%
1971	—	5	0.0003%
1972	—	14	0.001%
1973	—	18	0.0014%
1974	—	11	0.0008%
1975	—	18	0.0014%
1976	—	26	0.002%
1977	—	24	0.0018%
1978	—	53	0.0039%
1979	—	46	0.0033%
1980	—	26	0.0018%
1981	—	35	0.0024%
1982	—	29	0.0019%
1983	—	22	0.0015%
1984	—	21	0.0014%
1985	—	8	0.0005%
1986	—	15	0.001%
1987	—	15	0.001%
1988	—	16	0.001%
1989	—	33	0.002%
1990	—	22	0.0013%
1991	—	24	0.0015%
1992	—	15	0.0009%
1993	—	22	0.0014%
1994	—	39	0.0025%
1995	—	45	0.003%
1996	—	46	0.0031%
1997	—	50	0.0034%
1998	—	44	0.0029%
1999	—	33	0.0022%
2000	—	33	0.0022%
2001	—	15	0.001%
2002	—	30	0.002%
2003	—	31	0.002%
2004	—	45	0.003%
2005	—	40	0.0026%
2006	—	112	0.0072%
2007	—	320	0.0203%
2008	—	435	0.0281%
2009	—	481	0.0322%
2010	—	429	0.0298%
2011	—	422	0.0296%
2012	—	413	0.029%
2013	—	395	0.0277%
2014	—	445	0.0305%
2015	—	428	0.0294%
2016	—	459	0.0318%
2017	—	475	0.034%
2018	—	511	0.0372%
2019	—	641	0.0474%
2020	—	649	0.051%
2021	—	677	0.0554%
2022	—	892	0.0676%
2023	—	1,082	0.0836%

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What names are variants of Shiloh?

Mix it up with these names that are a variation of the name Shiloh.

Name	Meaning	Origin
Shilo	His gift	Hebrew
Shylo	His gift	Hebrew
Shyloh	His gift	Hebrew

What names sound like Shiloh?

If you like how Shiloh sounds, you might also like these names that sound like Shiloh.

Name	Meaning	Origin
Sheilah	Blind	Irish
Shila	Blind	Irish
Shilah	Blind	Irish
Shilea	Blind	Irish
Shilla	Blind	Irish
Shylah	Daughter of the mountain	Indian (Sanskrit)

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Siblings of Shiloh

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Name	Meaning	Origin	Popularity	Other Gender
Judah	Praise	Hebrew

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20 Comments

McKayla Oct 5 at 12:40 pm

We wanted a unique name with meaning. When we lost our daughter in Nov 2023, her name was si beautiful and meaningful that nothing seemed good enough.

Shiloh means abundance of Joy, gift from God. This name truly fits as her life is a gift to us.

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Kenzie Sep 29 at 12:54 pm

We love the name Shiloh for so many reasons. As we grieved the loss of our first baby and waited for our next, God gave me her name through a song and encouraged me that she was coming. Many months later I was extra emotional when we found out we were pregnant with a girl!!

Shiloh means “peace-maker” & “place of rest.” Her name is woven throughout the Bible in contexts where people get to communicate with God in powerful ways. As we looked at instances where her name appears in Scripture, God showed us how his references to Shiloh point to Jesus’ coming so beautifully. We pray that her name would remind her of the overarching, redemptive story God is inviting her into, and that others would experience peace, rest, and hope in Jesus through her life.

“For this child I prayed, and the Lord has granted me my petition that I made to him” – 1 Samuel 1:27, spoken by Hannah at the tabernacle in the city of Shiloh

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Jordan Jun 9 at 8:13 am

Shiloh is a place in Scripture where God’s arc was kept, in Joshua, and means a place of peace. Jesus is our ultimate place of peace, and died so that we can have everlasting peace. We named our girl Shiloh because, in the midst of stress, fear in life, and intensity of labor, Jesus is our perfect peace.

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Kayla Feb 16 at 1:25 pm

Easy to pronounce for a bilingual family, less common, beautiful meaning

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Alyssia Feb 14 at 1:50 am

We wanted something unique but not trendy and weird. We also wanted an S name to match with our last name. We also waited a day after birth to name her and make sure it was the right fit!

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Faith Dec 26 at 8:09 am

1. Shiloh is a spiritual name. It means to us peace, abundance and the peace of God in the midst of pain or struggle.
2. I love everything about it. Just saying her name and thinking on it during my pregnancy and labor brought me peace

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Kimberly Mar 14 at 11:53 am

I very much wanted our babies to have names reflecting the Lord somehow some way…Shiloh was a name that I wanted for a girl and that my husband wanted for a boy, since it is a Hebrew male name and equates with Jesus in the OT. Eventually, my husband agreed that we would name our firstborn (a girl) Shiloh and I was grateful he changed his mind. I also love that Shiloh is very rare, and does not end in the “e” sound or “a” like most girl names do.

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Shiloh Jul 2 at 1:00 pm

I’m in my early 20’s and my name is Shiloh. My mom named me after the Neil Diamond song (which people usually know more than the biblical reference). As a child, I hated it because it wasn’t as pretty as other girls’ names, but now, I absolutely love it. Most of my family and friends call me Shi.

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- Shiloh Feb 29 at 2:44 pm
  
  My mom always wanted to name me Shiloh for forever and now she finally got her wish 13 years ago, I love my name and almost all my nicknames like Shi, Shi-Bo, just bo, or even ShiChy because of my middle name (Cheyenne) .
  
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Dorothy Mar 15 at 11:44 am

I am now much older and wanted another puppy I have chosen an English golden retriever she will be white and fluffy. while trying to think for a name I woke up two days ago with the name Shiloh on my lips I had no clue about that name how to spell it or why it was in my head. after looking it up I definitely will call her by that name. I am still in wonderment of how I received the name and yet God is good he knows my new little dog and will be aware of both of us.

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Kemmly Jan 21 at 12:41 am

I love the name Shiloh bcoz it’s a biblical name<3

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Nonhlanhla Jul 8 at 5:25 am

I’ve been having miscarriages and now God has blessed me with one and when we were praying reading the book of Samuel we decided that we name her Shiloh

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caitlin Feb 29 at 1:36 pm

Shiloh means peace and Gods gift. She is our gift from God and has already brought so much peace to our family and others.

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- Caitlin Feb 26 at 1:11 pm
  
  My name is also Caitlin with a daughter named SHILOH ?
  
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  - Caitlan May 30 at 7:32 pm
    
    My name is Caitlan, and my daughter is also named Shiloh!
    
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Kaylah Jun 22 at 10:39 am

I knew that my first daughter would be named Shiloh. I have had dreams of that being her name and me holding her where my husband and I currently live. I believe that the Lord has chosen this name, and I happen to love it. I am pregnant now with my first born and I strongly believe that it is her. My husband even likes the name, so it’s a win win!

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Tiffany Jun 7 at 9:20 am

YAHUAH ELOHIM told me to name her this so I listened.

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Tracy Apr 22 at 8:44 pm

We wanted Biblical names whether boy or girl and I just didn’t care for any female Bible names. We decided to go with Shiloh, which is a location in the old testament.

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Melissa Apr 15 at 11:10 pm

We named our daughter Shiloh in 2011, and 8 years later we still love it. Every now and then someone says “I know a Shiloh!” But, we’ve never actually met another Shiloh ourselves. Sometimes people mishear and think her name is “Shadow” or “Charlotte“. We named her Shiloh because in the Bible, Hannah prays in the Temple at Shiloh for God to give her a child, and God answers her prayer. Similarly, we were told we couldn’t have kids and prayed for one. We love the idea of Shiloh being a place where God dwells with his people, like he did in the Old Testament.

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- Maria May 18 at 8:59 pm
  
  Yeah..exactly. I’ve been waiting for a child in my marriage too..and still waiting but I believe once God granted my prayers I’ll be naming my child that name too, Shiloh, cause it has a beautiful meaning “God’s gift” ?
  
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