What does the name Hilary mean?

The name Hilary means "Cheerful".

What is the origin of the name Hilary?

Hilary is a name of Latin origin.

In 2023, 35 babies were named Hilary in the United States. The name is currently rising in popularity.

Yes, Hilary is traditionally used as a girl's name.

Girl's name

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Births Last Year: 35 ↗

All-Time Total: 24,144

Peak Year: 1990

Hilary is derived from the Latin name Hilarius, meaning "cheerful" or "happy."

Girl names closely related to Hilary

Linda Stacy Crystal Joanna Aleena Mandy Angela Marilyn

Boy names closely related to Hilary

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Names with similar meaning to Hilary

Hilario Hillary

Births per year in the United States

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