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Ilario

ee-LAH-ree-oh

Rare & Uncommon ✦ Vintage

✦ Meaning

“Italian name derived from Latin 'Hilarius,' meaning 'cheerful' or 'merry.' Associated with early Christian saints; represents joy and light-heartedness.”

Popularity Over Time

Ilario US popularity rank over timeRank 13581 in 2024 to rank 3577 in 1931. Lower rank numbers are more popular.#3577#8579#1358119291960198020002024

Ilario is not currently in the US top 1000.

Origin

ItalianLatin

Syllables

4

Nicknames

IlaryLario

Style

RomanticElegantVintage

Famous Bearers

  • Pope Hilarius (ancient Roman Pope)
  • Ilario Castagner (Italian actor)

Collections

Beautiful But Not Top 100 → Vintage Revival →

Similar Names

Ignacio

Latin Beautiful But Not Top 100

Isidor

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Roman

Latin Top 100

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Ivor

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Isidor

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Ives

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Ignacio

Latin Beautiful But Not Top 100

Innes

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Cross-Cultural Notes

Works across Italian and Latin cultures

People Also Ask

Italian name derived from Latin 'Hilarius,' meaning 'cheerful' or 'merry.' Associated with early Christian saints; represents joy and light-heartedness.

Ilario is not currently in the US top 1000, making it a genuinely rare choice. It's making a comeback as part of the vintage name wave.

Popular nicknames for Ilario include Ilary, Lario.

Names that pair beautifully with Ilario include Ivor, Isidor, Ives, Ignacio, Innes.