Pilar vs Yamila

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Pilar

Girl #3,452 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pillar, column"

Origin: Spanish

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American Catalan

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,452
Total SSA Count
45
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Pili, Piliche

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Pilar Rank #3,452
Yamila Rank #3,550

Pilar is more popular, ranked #3452 vs #3550 for Yamila.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Pilar ___

  • Pilar Elena
  • Pilar Sofia
  • Pilar Carmen
  • Pilar Lucia
  • Pilar Isabel
  • Pilar Cristina

Yamila ___

  • Yamila Sofia
  • Yamila Valentina
  • Yamila Isabel
  • Yamila Luna
  • Yamila Celeste
  • Yamila Rocio

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Pilar

Diego Consuelo Lola Ramon Esperanza

If you choose Yamila

Camila Zara Amara Santiago Mateo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pilar or Yamila more popular?

Pilar is more popular, ranked #3452 compared to Yamila at #3550 in the United States.

What do Pilar and Yamila mean?

Pilar means "pillar, column" (Spanish origin). Yamila means "beautiful, fair" (Arabic origin).

Are Pilar and Yamila boy or girl names?

Pilar is primarily a girl name. Yamila is primarily a girl name.

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