Shilah Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: SHY-lah //ˈʃaɪ.lə//
Origin: Hebrew; Native American
Meaning: Hebrew: 'peace'; Native American: 'the one who is loved'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Shilah has its roots in Hebrew, derived from the word "שִׁילָה" (Shiloh), which translates to "peace" or "tranquil." The etymology can be traced back to the Hebrew Bible, where Shiloh is mentioned as a place of significance, particularly as a religious center for the Israelites before the establishment of Jerusalem. The name entered the English language through translations of the Bible, particularly during the 17th century with the King James Version, which helped popularize various biblical names in English-speaking cultures.
Historically, Shiloh is associated with the biblical figure of Shiloh, a prophetic name mentioned in Genesis 49:10, which has been interpreted as a reference to the Messiah. The term also refers to the ancient city of Shiloh, where the Tabernacle was located for several centuries, making it a pivotal site in Jewish history.
This connection to peace and divine promise has contributed to the name's enduring significance in religious contexts. Culturally, the name Shilah embodies themes of tranquility and hope, resonating with various traditions that emphasize peace as a virtue.
The name has been embraced in various forms across different cultures, often symbolizing a serene disposition or a peaceful nature. While diminutive forms or variations may exist, the name Shilah itself carries a strong historical and cultural weight, reflecting its biblical origins and the values associated with it.
Sibling suggestions
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Shilah was first seen in the United States in 1974.
Shilah has ranked as high as #1324 nationally, which occurred in 2007, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Florida, and New York.
In the past 5 years the name Shilah has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Shilah is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Shilah was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Shilah (2015)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Shilah.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 12 |
| 2023 | 12 |
| 2022 | 7 |
| 2021 | 17 |
| 2020 | 13 |
| 2019 | 11 |
| 2018 | 15 |
| 2017 | 13 |
| 2016 | 10 |
| 2015 | 26 |
| 2014 | 14 |
| 2013 | 25 |
| 2012 | 26 |
| 2011 | 31 |
| 2010 | 41 |
| 2009 | 50 |
| 2008 | 57 |
| 2007 | 64 |
| 2006 | 34 |
| 2005 | 14 |
| 2004 | 17 |
| 2003 | 15 |
| 2002 | 18 |
| 2001 | 17 |
| 2000 | 20 |
| 1999 | 23 |
| 1998 | 21 |
| 1997 | 21 |
| 1996 | 17 |
| 1995 | 10 |
| 1994 | 17 |
| 1993 | 15 |
| 1992 | 13 |
| 1991 | 8 |
| 1990 | 16 |
| 1989 | 10 |
| 1988 | 9 |
| 1987 | 6 |
| 1986 | 8 |
| 1985 | 11 |
| 1984 | 6 |
| 1983 | 17 |
| 1982 | 13 |
| 1981 | 12 |
| 1980 | 17 |
| 1979 | 9 |
| 1978 | 9 |
| 1977 | 12 |
| 1976 | 11 |
| 1974 | 7 |