Allison vs Shiloh

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Allison

Girl #99 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"noble, exalted (via Alice)"

Origin: Old French (Aalis) from Germanic (Adalheidis)

Cultural Roots

English French Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#99
Total SSA Count
2,622
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ali, Allie, Ally

Playground Safety Score

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Shiloh

Girl #260 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"peaceful, tranquil place"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#260
Total SSA Count
1,216
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Shi, Shy

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Allison Rank #99
Shiloh Rank #260

Allison is more popular, ranked #99 vs #260 for Shiloh.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Allison ___

  • Allison Grace
  • Allison Marie
  • Allison Elizabeth
  • Allison Rose
  • Allison Claire
  • Allison Jane

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 Allison

Madison Paige Taylor Hailey Emma

If you choose Shiloh

Zion Harlow Maddox Zahara Pax

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Allison or Shiloh more popular?

Allison is more popular, ranked #99 compared to Shiloh at #260 in the United States.

What do Allison and Shiloh mean?

Allison means "noble, exalted (via Alice)" (Old French (Aalis) from Germanic (Adalheidis) origin). Shiloh means "peaceful, tranquil place" (Hebrew origin).

Are Allison and Shiloh boy or girl names?

Allison is primarily a girl name. Shiloh is primarily a girl name.

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