Cecilia vs Shiloh

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cecilia

Girl #123 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"of the Caecilian family (Roman gens)"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Italian Spanish French Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#123
Total SSA Count
2,238
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Cece, Celia, Ceci

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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

Cecilia Rank #123
Shiloh Rank #260

Cecilia is more popular, ranked #123 vs #260 for Shiloh.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cecilia ___

  • Cecilia Rose
  • Cecilia Jane
  • Cecilia Grace
  • Cecilia Louise
  • Cecilia Marie
  • Cecilia Faith

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 Cecilia

Sebastian Raphael Sylvia Augustine Vivienne

If you choose Shiloh

Zion Harlow Maddox Zahara Pax

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cecilia or Shiloh more popular?

Cecilia is more popular, ranked #123 compared to Shiloh at #260 in the United States.

What do Cecilia and Shiloh mean?

Cecilia means "of the Caecilian family (Roman gens)" (Latin origin). Shiloh means "peaceful, tranquil place" (Hebrew origin).

Are Cecilia and Shiloh boy or girl names?

Cecilia is primarily a girl name. Shiloh is primarily a girl name.

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