Girl

Hilary

HIL-er-ee

Rare & Uncommon ↓ Falling

✦ Meaning

“From Latin 'hilaris' meaning cheerful and merry. A gender-neutral name that gained modern prominence through notable female politicians and celebrities.”

Popularity Over Time

Hilary US popularity rank over timeRank 9545 in 2018 to rank 232 in 1990. Lower rank numbers are more popular.#232#4889#9545191419401960198020002024

Hilary is not currently in the US top 1000.

Origin

Latin

Syllables

3

Nicknames

HilHillLary

Style

ModernClassicElegantStrongMinimal

Famous Bearers

  • Hilary Clinton
  • Hilary Swank (actress)
  • Hilary Duff (singer and actress)

Collections

Beautiful But Not Top 100 →

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Morgan

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Cameron

Gaelic Top 100

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Cross-Cultural Notes

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People Also Ask

From Latin 'hilaris' meaning cheerful and merry. A gender-neutral name that gained modern prominence through notable female politicians and celebrities.

Hilary is not currently in the US top 1000, making it a genuinely rare choice. Fewer parents are choosing it each year.

Popular nicknames for Hilary include Hil, Hill, Lary.

Names that pair beautifully with Hilary include Morgan, Cameron, Jordan.