Hillery
Pronunciation: [ h-IHL-er-ee ]
Hillery is a girl baby name. Ranked #23,214 in the US, popular nicknames include Hil, Hiy, and Hilie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Hillery first appeared in US Social Security records in 1965.
Over 490 babies have been named Hillery in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Hillery is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #23,214 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #23,214
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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Hillery is also used as a boy name, ranked #31737.
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About the Name Hillery
Hillery is a girl name .
Is Hillery a boy or girl name? Hillery is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #23,214 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #31,737. Hillery is more commonly used as a girl name.
Hillery is currently ranked #23,214 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Hillery include Hil, Hiy, Hilie, and Hillie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Hillery include Hillary . 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