Holding steady.
Popularity of Hiliary since 1978
Babies named Hiliary per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 15 |
| 1980s | 94 |
| 1990s | 32 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Hiliary is a modern variant spelling of Hillary, a name rooted in the Latin Hilarius, meaning 'cheerful'. First recorded in the United States in 1978, its peak year was 1989, when it was given to 70 newborns. The name has never entered the top 1000 and remains an uncommon choice. Its trajectory has been stable, suggesting a small but consistent use over the decades. Unlike the more famous spelling Hillary, which gained prominence through figures like Hillary Clinton, Hiliary has not seen a revival or regional concentration.
Hiliary is a modern spelling variant of Hillary, itself derived from the Latin name Hilarius, meaning 'cheerful' or 'joyful'. The name Hillary was historically masculine in the English-speaking world, associated with saints like Hilary of Poitiers, but gained popularity as a feminine name in the 20th century. Hiliary emerged as a respelling, particularly in the United States, from the 1970s onward, reflecting a trend toward unique spellings.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Hil, Hilly
Sibling names for Hiliary
Names that share Hiliary's style, for a brother or sister.
