What is the origin of the name Pilar?

Pilar is a name of Spanish origin.

How popular is the name Pilar?

In 2023, 45 babies were named Pilar in the United States. The name is currently stable in popularity.

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

Girl's name

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Spanish

Births Last Year: 45 →

All-Time Total: 5,419

Peak Year: 2005

Pilar is a Spanish name derived from the word "pilar," meaning "pillar" or "column." It is often associated with the Virgin Mary.

Girl names closely related to Pilar

Nadya Vianca Leeza Gladys Sayuri Natali Andreana Anabel

Boy names closely related to Pilar

Marcanthony Nestor Geovanni Geovanny Neftali Elijha Isayah Romario

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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