Hilaire
Hilaire is a boy baby name. Ranked #38,504 in the US, popular nicknames include Hil, Hiy, and Hilie.
A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #38,504
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Also a Girl Name
Hilaire is also used as a girl name, ranked #13177.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hilaire
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About the Name Hilaire
Hilaire is a boy name .
Is Hilaire a boy or girl name? Hilaire is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #38,504 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #13,177. Hilaire is more commonly used as a girl name.
Hilaire is currently ranked #38,504 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Hilaire include Hil, Hiy, Hilie, and Hilaie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Hilaire include Hilario . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis