Hillis
Pronunciation: [ h-IHL-ihs ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Hillis first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 35 babies have been named Hillis in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Hillis is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #36,911 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #36,911
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Hillis
Hillis is a boy name .
Is Hillis a boy or girl name? Hillis is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #36,911 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #17,245. Hillis is more commonly used as a girl name.
Hillis is currently ranked #36,911 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Hillis include Hil, Hill, Hilly, Hillie, Hiy, Hiie, and Hilkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Hillis include Hillel . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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