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Hillary

Pronunciation: [ h-IHL-er-ee ]

Boy Name #19,840 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Hillary is a boy name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced h-IHL-er-ee.

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

Quick Facts

Gender
Boy
Popularity Rank
#19,840
Total SSA Count
6

Alternative Spellings

Nicknames

Hil Hiy Hilie Hillie

Also a Girl Name

Hillary is also used as a girl name, ranked #2340.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hillary

Is Hillary a boy or girl name?
Hillary is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #19840. As a girl name, it is ranked #2340. Hillary is more commonly used as a girl name.
How do you pronounce Hillary?
Hillary is pronounced h-IHL-er-ee.
How popular is the name Hillary?
Hillary is currently ranked #19840 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Hillary?
Common nicknames for Hillary include Hil, Hiy, Hilie, and Hillie.
Is Hillary a common or rare name?
Hillary is an uncommon name, ranked #19840 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Hillary

Hillary is a boy name .

Is Hillary a boy or girl name? Hillary is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #19,840 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #2,340. Hillary is more commonly used as a girl name.

Hillary is currently ranked #19,840 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

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

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

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