Hilary

Pronunciation: [ h-IHL-er-ee ]

Girl Name #4,118 Most Popular Hidden Gem

Ranked #4118, Hilary is an uncommon girl name with a distinctive personality.

Meaning & Origin

Hilary is a girl name, recorded for 35 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: Girl
Popularity Rank: #4,118
Total SSA Count: 35

Nicknames

Hil Hiy Hilie Hilaie

Also a Boy Name

Hilary is also used as a boy name, ranked #28028.

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Similar Names

Hilda Hilma Hiram Hilliard Hillard Hilary Hilton Hila

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hilary

Is Hilary a boy or girl name?

Hilary is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #4118. As a boy name, it is ranked #28028. 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 #4118 in popularity for girl 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 #4118 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Hilary

Hilary is a girl name .

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

Hilary is currently ranked #4,118 in popularity for girl 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.