Hilary

Pronunciation: [ h-IHL-er-ee ]

Boy Name #28,028 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Hilary is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced h-IHL-er-ee.

Parents who love the name Hilary often also consider Hilda, Hilma, Hiram .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #28,028
Total SSA Count: 5

Alternative Spellings

Hilario #3593

Nicknames

Hil Hiy Hilie Hilaie

Also a Girl Name

Hilary is also used as a girl name, ranked #4118.

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Similar Names

Hilda Hilma Hiram Hilliard Hillard Hilton Hila Hill

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hilary

Is Hilary a boy or girl name?

Hilary is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #28028. As a girl name, it is ranked #4118. Hilary is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Hilary?

Hilary is pronounced h-IHL-er-ee.

How popular is the name Hilary?

Hilary is currently ranked #28028 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Hilary?

Common nicknames for Hilary include Hil, Hiy, Hilie, and Hilaie.

Is Hilary a common or rare name?

Hilary is an uncommon name, ranked #28028 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Hilary

Hilary is a boy name .

Is Hilary a boy or girl name? Hilary is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #28,028 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #4,118. Hilary is more commonly used as a girl name.

Hilary is currently ranked #28,028 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Hilary include Hil, Hiy, Hilie, and Hilaie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Hilary include Hilario . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.