Pilar
pee-LAHR
✦ 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 is not currently in the US top 1000.
Origin
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Style
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.