Gender-Neutral Name · Hebrew Origin
Shiloh
Shiloh is a gender-neutral name whose meaning is not firmly attested in the historical record. It is a gender-neutral name of Hebrew origin, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Origin and meaning: English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0). Popularity: US Social Security Administration.
Considering Shiloh? It is a neutral name, rooted in Hebrew naming tradition, and ranks in our Rare popularity tier. Phonetically it shares territory with Shelly.
Shiloh meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Shiloh has a distinctive sound and evolving modern usage.
Origin: Hebrew naming roots help connect Shiloh to related Hebrew baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Shiloh as S·H·I·L·O·H, with 6 letters and a gender-neutral usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Shiloh is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Shiloh variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Shiloha, Shilohe, Shilohy, Shilo.
- Nicknames: Shi and S.
- Middle names: Pair Shiloh with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Shiloh middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Shelly, Shilo, Shelley, Shellie, Shyla — full picks on the sibling names for Shiloh guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Shiloh? Browse our names like Shiloh guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Shiloh
What does the name Shiloh mean?
Shiloh has no single meaning that is firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a neutral name in US birth records, and parents usually choose it for its sound rather than a documented meaning.
What is the origin of Shiloh?
Shiloh originates in Hebrew naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Shiloh?
Shiloh has 6 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Shiloh a boy's or girl's name?
Shiloh is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Shiloh in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Shiloh sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Shiloh?
Names that share Shiloh's sound and style include Shelly, Shilo, Shelley, Shellie, Shyla.
What middle names pair well with Shiloh?
Good middle-name fits for Shiloh pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Shiloh is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Shiloh is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Shiloh?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Shiloh share its rhythm without rhyming — Shelly, Shilo, Shelley all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.