Akiva vs Shilo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Akiva

Boy #1,520 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"protected by God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Israeli Hebrew American Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,520
Total SSA Count
116
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kiva, Aki

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Shilo

Boy #1,670 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"peaceful, tranquil"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English-speaking Hebrew African American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,670
Total SSA Count
101
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Shi, Lo

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Akiva Rank #1,520
Shilo Rank #1,670

Akiva is more popular, ranked #1520 vs #1670 for Shilo.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Akiva ___

  • Akiva David
  • Akiva Ezra
  • Akiva Solomon
  • Akiva Noah
  • Akiva Levi

Shilo ___

  • Shilo James
  • Shilo Lee
  • Shilo Forest
  • Shilo River
  • Shilo Ezra
  • Shilo Cade

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Akiva

Ezra Miriam Naomi Eli Aviva

If you choose Shilo

Sage River Wren Milo Indigo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Akiva or Shilo more popular?

Akiva is more popular, ranked #1520 compared to Shilo at #1670 in the United States.

What do Akiva and Shilo mean?

Akiva means "protected by God" (Hebrew origin). Shilo means "peaceful, tranquil" (Hebrew origin).

Are Akiva and Shilo boy or girl names?

Akiva is primarily a boy name. Shilo is primarily a boy name.

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