US Popularity:289
Origin:Hebrew
Meaning:Tranquil, to be peaceful; Tranquility Town; He whose it is
Shiloh is a gender-neutral name of Hebrew origin, meaning “tranquil,” "to be peaceful," "Tranquility Town," or “He whose it is.” This beautiful title appears in the Hebrew Bible as the name of the place where the Israelites lived and sought sanctuary. An area of sanctity and serenity, Shiloh was the location of the Ark of the Covenant, the wooden chest that held the two tablets of the Law given to Moses by God. Today, Shiloh is a well-known celebrity baby name, as Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt chose it in 2006. You'll also find fans of this moniker in The Bump community, including user aprilbaby2014, who says, "Shiloh is on my list for boy or girl, I love it for the nickname Lo."

Common Nicknames for Shiloh

What’s not to like about the name Shiloh? We love that it has super-sweet nicknames—and you can find them all below! Whether you’re searching for something soft or playful—or just plain adorable!—you’re going to love the nickname ideas we’ve rounded up for your little one. Take a look at our list of some of the common and cute alternatives for Shiloh

How Popular Is The Name Shiloh?

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Shiloh is currently #97 on The Bump
Boy:Shiloh is currently #55 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Shiloh is currently #68 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Shiloh is currently #289 in U.S. births
Boy:Shiloh is currently #278 in U.S. births
Girl:Shiloh is currently #281 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2025
Gender:
Girl
#281
in 2025
- 21
from 2024
In comparison to the previous year's data
Sources
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