The name Hilary is a boy's name of Greek, Latin origin meaning "cheerful, happy".

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The only version that works for boys anymore is the Latinate Hilario or Ilario. Better to look to Felix for a happy-meaning name. 

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The name Hilary is currently ranked #985 in U.S. births. and peaked for boys at #733 in 1891. It is currently rising in popularity. Hilary is occasionally used for girls in 2025.

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The name Hilary is a girl's name of Greek, Latin origin meaning "cheerful, happy".

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Hilary (also spelled with two 'l's) is a hot potato of a name, so closely identified with Sen. Clinton that it's hard for most parents to see it as a baby name. A pity, really, as it's got so much going for it: the popular, rhythmic three-syllable structure, the fact that it's strong but light, proper but jaunty, with an irresistible meaning -- having the same root as hilarious. 

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The name Hilary is currently ranked #651 in U.S. births. and peaked for girls at #232 in 1990. It is currently rising in popularity. The name is most popular in HILARY, HILARY, and HILARY. Hilary is occasionally used for boys in 2018.

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