Girl

Pilar

pee-LAHR

Rare & Uncommon → Stable

✦ Meaning

“Spanish name meaning 'pillar,' derived from the Latin 'pilaris.' Associated with strength, stability, and the Marian title Pilar (Virgin Mary as the pillar of faith).”

Popularity Over Time

Pilar US popularity rank over timeRank 3770 in 1947 to rank 1311 in 1924. Lower rank numbers are more popular.#1311#2541#37701901192019401960198020002024

Pilar is not currently in the US top 1000.

Origin

LatinSpanish

Syllables

2

Nicknames

PiliLara

Style

StrongElegantClassic

Famous Bearers

  • Pilar López de Ayala (actress)
  • Pilar Sanders

Cross-Cultural Notes

Works across Spanish and English cultures with growing international recognition

People Also Ask

Spanish name meaning 'pillar,' derived from the Latin 'pilaris.' Associated with strength, stability, and the Marian title Pilar (Virgin Mary as the pillar of faith).

Pilar is not currently in the US top 1000, making it a genuinely rare choice. Usage has stayed pretty consistent over the past decade.

Popular nicknames for Pilar include Pili, Lara.

Names that pair beautifully with Pilar include Santiago, Carmelo.