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At a Glance: Name: Shiloh – Meaning: tranquil – Origin: Hebrew – Gender: Neutral – Pronunciation: SHY-loh
Shiloh is a gender-neutral name of Hebrew origin that means "tranquil." It's pronounced SHY-loh (/ˈʃaɪloʊ/), which makes it easy to say and easy to spell out loud for teachers and relatives.
Meaning & Origin of Shiloh
Meaning: Tranquil.
Origin: Hebrew.
How to Pronounce Shiloh
Phonetic: SHY-loh IPA: /ˈʃaɪloʊ/
Popularity of Shiloh
Shiloh sits at #260 on the U.S. Social Security list for 2024, with 1,216 babies given the name that year. That's also its highest rank in the records, which run from 1969 to 2024, so it's at its most popular right now.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1969–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Shiloh mean?
Tranquil.
How do you pronounce Shiloh?
Shiloh is pronounced SHY-loh (IPA: /ˈʃaɪloʊ/).
Is Shiloh a popular name right now?
Shiloh is at its highest recorded popularity right now, ranked #260 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1969–2024.)
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