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Hillari
How to Pronounce Hillari
Pronounced HIL-uh-ree /ΛhΙͺl.Ι.ri/High
Meaning: A respelling of Hilary (double-l, -i ending). Hilary comes from the Latin 'hilaris,' 'cheerful' or 'glad' β the root of 'hilarious.'Medium
Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880βpresent). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Hillari is a respelling of Hilary, from the Latin hilaris, 'cheerful' or 'glad' β the same root that gives us 'hilarious.' The extra l and -i ending are modern touches on an old, sunny name once used for both sexes.
Hillari reached its small peak in the early 1990s and stayed rare. It reads as a period respelling of Hilary; a woman named Hillari today is often in her thirties.
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What does the name Hillari mean?
Hillari is a respelling of Hilary, from the Latin 'hilaris,' meaning 'cheerful' or 'glad.'
How do you pronounce Hillari?
It's said HIL-uh-ree /ΛhΙͺl.Ι.ri/ β three syllables, stress on the first.
Is Hillari a boy or girl name?
Hillari is used here as a girl's name.
How popular is Hillari?
Hillari has always been rare, given to only a handful of girls a year around its peak.