Adelaide vs Shiloh

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Adelaide

Girl #271 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"noble kind, of noble birth"

Origin: Old High German

Cultural Roots

English French German Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#271
Total SSA Count
1,158
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Addie, Ada, Addy

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Adelaide Rank #271
Shiloh Rank #260

Shiloh is more popular, ranked #260 vs #271 for Adelaide.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Adelaide ___

  • Adelaide Rose
  • Adelaide Grace
  • Adelaide Louise
  • Adelaide Marie
  • Adelaide Jane
  • Adelaide Claire

Shiloh ___

  • Shiloh Rose
  • Shiloh Grace
  • Shiloh Mae
  • Shiloh Jade
  • Shiloh River
  • Shiloh Fern

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Adelaide

Beatrice Josephine Edmund Frederick Eleanor

If you choose Shiloh

Zion Harlow Maddox Zahara Pax

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Adelaide or Shiloh more popular?

Shiloh is more popular, ranked #260 compared to Adelaide at #271 in the United States.

What do Adelaide and Shiloh mean?

Adelaide means "noble kind, of noble birth" (Old High German origin). Shiloh means "peaceful, tranquil place" (Hebrew origin).

Are Adelaide and Shiloh boy or girl names?

Adelaide is primarily a girl name. Shiloh is primarily a girl name.

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