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Hilario

♂ Boy

Pronounced ee-LAH-ree-oh /iˈlɑ.ri.oʊ/High

Meaning: Spanish and Italian form of Hilary — from Latin hilarius, 'cheerful, merry, joyful'High

In 30 seconds: Pure joy, in a Spanish key: Hilario means 'cheerful, merry' — the same root as 'hilarious' — and honors an early Church saint. Warm, upbeat, and brightly Latin.
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Origin HighLatin, Spanish
MeaningSpanish and Italian form of Hilary — from Latin hilarius, 'cheerful, merry, joyful'
U.S. rank (2025)#3688 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births30 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1996
Total births (all-time)≈ 4,681

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199618852025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Hilario is the Spanish and Italian form of Hilary — from Latin hilarius, 'cheerful, merry, joyful'. Borne by St. Hilary of Poitiers, a great early Church theologian, it is a warm classic across the Spanish-speaking world.

In the U.S. it appears in Latino families. Uncommon, joyful at the root, and warmly Hispanic.

Did you know? Hilario and the word 'hilarious' share the Latin hilarius, 'cheerful' — so the name literally promises a happy, laughter-filled spirit.
Overall data confidence 85%
Behind the Name — Hilarius — root etymology

Variations

HilaryIlarioHilarion

Nicknames

LaloHila

Famous Bearers

  • ★Hilário da Conceição (1939-2019)
    Portuguese international footballer who played for Sporting CP

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Hilario mean?

Hilario is the Spanish form of Hilary, from Latin hilarius, 'cheerful, merry, joyful'.

How do you pronounce Hilario?

It's said ee-LAH-ree-oh /iˈlɑ.ri.oʊ/ — four syllables, stress on the second.

Is Hilario a boy or girl name?

Hilario is a boy's name.

How popular is Hilario?

Hilario is an uncommon name in the U.S., classic in Spanish-speaking countries.

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