Holding steady.
Popularity of Hillari since 1964
Babies named Hillari per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 53 |
| 1980s | 88 |
| 1990s | 98 |
| 2000s | 6 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Hillari is a modern respelling of the classic name Hillary, which dates back to Latin origins meaning 'cheerful'. While the name Hillary has a long history, the Hillari variant first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1964 and saw its peak usage in 1992. Although it has never cracked the top 1000 nationally, it has maintained a stable but low level of use, reflecting a trend toward unique spellings of familiar names. Hillari remains a rare choice, with no single state showing a strong concentration of bearers.
Hillari is a modern spelling variant of Hillary, which derives from the Latin name Hilarius (feminine Hilaria), from hilaris meaning 'cheerful'. The name entered English via the medieval feminine name Hilary. The spelling Hillari emerged in the mid-20th century as a phonetic respelling, peaking in popularity in 1992.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Hil, Hilly, Lari
Sibling names for Hillari
Names that share Hillari's style, for a brother or sister.
