Gender: Male
Origin: Spanish
Meaning: Strong and supportive, related to the Virgin Mary, Pillar
Pronunciation: pee-LAR, /ˈpiːlɑːr/, P AY L ER
Popularity Rank: #561
Derived from the Spanish word for 'pillar', Pilar signifies strength and support. It is often associated with the Virgin Mary, specifically referring to her title 'Nuestra Señora del Pilar' (Our Lady of the Pillar)
The name Pilar is of Spanish origin and means Strong and supportive, related to the Virgin Mary, Pillar, Fountain Base. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Pilar is commonly found in Spain, Colombia, Peru, and 73 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: pee-LAR
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈpiːlɑːr/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: P AY L ER
P: Pronounce as in "pig" (P IH G)
AY: Pronounce as in "say" (S EY)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
ER: Pronounce as in "bird" (B ER D)
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At NamesLook, the name Pilar is recorded 102,826 times globally, ranking it as the 561th most common name worldwide.
Pilar is most prevalent in Spain, with 55,432 occurrences, making it the 21th most popular name in the country.
In Spain, the name Pilar is found among 1 in every 11 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | #21 | 1 : 11 |
| Colombia | #243 | 1 : 112 |
| Peru | #101 | 1 : 91 |
| Chile | #133 | 1 : 67 |
| Mexico | #376 | 1 : 156 |
| United States of America | #1,063 | 1 : 437 |
| Italy | #1,923 | 1 : 1,126 |
| Argentina | #411 | 1 : 234 |
| Uruguay | #322 | 1 : 150 |
| Bolivia | #689 | 1 : 559 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Pilar from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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