Ilari Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

About Ilari

Cheerful and contemporary in feel, Ilari is a unisex choice, ultimately from the Roman name, Hilarius, via its English and Italian forms, Hilary and Ilaria. While Ilari is exclusively masculine in Finland, it is also used as a feminine name in Italy, Albania, and Nigeria.

Ilari for girls

Also spelled as Ilary, the name has featured in the 2023 game Overwatch and is borne by TV host Ilary Blasi.

Ilari for boys

Light and cheerful as its meaning but with plenty of substance, Ilari is the Finnish form of Hilarius and Hillary. Used as a masculine name in Finland, it is used, albeit quietly, as a unisex option elsewhere.

Pronounced IL-uh-ree.