Shiloh is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #1607 in 1996 with 97 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2024 with 1,216 births ranking #260. In 1996, approximately 1 in every 18,072 girls born was named Shiloh. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
Shiloh comes from a biblical place name that Behind the Name says may mean "tranquil" in Hebrew. The source also notes that parts of the traditional interpretation are debated, so the calm-related meaning is best given with care.
The name has a biblical foundation but became much more visible in modern popular culture after Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt used it for their daughter. That combination of scripture and celebrity helped make it feel fresh again.