Gender: Female
Origin: Latin, Greek
Meaning: Cheerful or merry, Merry, Happy, Cheerful, Joyful
Pronunciation: HIH-leh-ree, /ˈhɪləri/, HH IH L ER IY
Popularity Rank: #4,415
Hilary Blake, known professionally as Hilary, was a singer-songwriter/performer from Los Angeles. She was born in 1950 and died in July 2007.
Source: Wikipedia | Last updated on May 10, 2024
Comes from the Latin name Hilarius, meaning cheerful or merry. It was popularized by Saint Hilary of Poitiers, a 4th-century bishop and Doctor of the Church.
The name Hilary is of Latin, Greek origin and means Cheerful or merry, Merry, Happy, Cheerful, Joyful. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Hilary is commonly found in United Kingdom, United States of America, Nigeria, and 77 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: HIH-leh-ree
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈhɪləri/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: HH IH L ER IY
HH: Pronounce as in "he" (HH IY)
IH: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
ER: Pronounce as in "bird" (B ER D)
IY: Pronounce as in "see" (S IY)
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At NamesLook, the name Hilary is recorded 13,537 times globally, ranking it as the 4,415th most common name worldwide.
Hilary is most prevalent in United Kingdom, with 3,617 occurrences, making it the 463th most popular name in the country.
In United Kingdom, the name Hilary is found among 1 in every 152 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | #463 | 1 : 152 |
| United States of America | #1,414 | 1 : 656 |
| Nigeria | #1,309 | 1 : 1,269 |
| Italy | #2,322 | 1 : 1,464 |
| South Africa | #2,799 | 1 : 3,770 |
| Colombia | #2,325 | 1 : 2,077 |
| Ireland | #437 | 1 : 171 |
| Canada | #974 | 1 : 657 |
| Peru | #2,035 | 1 : 2,697 |
| Mexico | #2,911 | 1 : 2,673 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Hilary from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
Hilary Blake, known professionally as Hilary, was a singer-songwriter/performer from Los Angeles. She was born in 1950 and died in July 2007.
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