Hilyard
Pronunciation: [ h-uhly-AHRD ]
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #38,143
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Hilyard
Hilyard is a boy name .
Hilyard is currently ranked #38,143 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Hilyard include Hil, Hily, Ard, Ardy, Ardie, Hiy, Hiie, and Hilkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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