Hillis

Q: Is Hillis a boy or girl name?

Hillis is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name it ranks #36911, and as a girl name it ranks #17245.

Q: How popular is the name Hillis?

Hillis is ranked #36911 in popularity for boy names.

Pronunciation: [ h-IHL-ihs ]

Boy Name #36,911 Most Popular Hidden Gem 6 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Hillis is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced h-IHL-ihs.

Parents who love the name Hillis often also consider Creel, Jeremery, .

Popularity Over Time

#36,911

Current Rank

Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #36,911
Total SSA Count: 5

Alternative Spellings

Hillel #3325

Nicknames

Hil Hiy Hilie Hillie

Middle Name Ideas

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Hillis Jayden

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Hillis Dominic

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Hillis Brooks

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Also a Girl Name

Hillis is also used as a girl name, ranked #17245.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hillis

Is Hillis a boy or girl name?

Hillis is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #36911. As a girl name, it is ranked #17245. Hillis is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Hillis?

Hillis is pronounced h-IHL-ihs.

How popular is the name Hillis?

Hillis is currently ranked #36911 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Hillis?

Common nicknames for Hillis include Hil, Hiy, Hilie, and Hillie.

Is Hillis a common or rare name?

Hillis is an uncommon name, ranked #36911 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Hillis

Hillis is a boy name .

Is Hillis a boy or girl name? Hillis is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #36,911 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #17,245. Hillis is more commonly used as a girl name.

Hillis is currently ranked #36,911 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

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

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