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Hillarie

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How to Pronounce Hillarie

Pronounced HIL-uh-ree /ˈhɪl.ə.ri/High

Meaning: Hillarie is an ornamental spelling of Hilary, from the Latin 'hilaris', 'cheerful, glad', by way of the Roman name Hilarius. The doubled 'l' and -ie ending give it a French-flavored look while keeping the sunny meaning.Medium

In 30 seconds: Hillarie dresses up Hilary — Latin for 'cheerful, glad' — with a French-styled spelling (said 'HIL-uh-ree').

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MeaningHillarie is an ornamental spelling of Hilary, from the Latin 'hilaris', 'cheerful, glad', by way of the Roman name Hilarius. The doubled 'l' and -ie ending give it a French-flavored look while keeping the sunny meaning.

U.S. rank (2011)#17787 ↘ Falling

2011 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1992

Total births (all-time)≈ 329

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Hillarie is a decorative spelling of Hilary, from the Latin 'hilaris', 'cheerful' or 'glad', through the Roman Hilarius. The doubled 'l' and the -ie tail lend a French air to a name whose meaning is pure good cheer, a late-century restyling of an old name.

It was a rarity throughout, cresting faintly in the early nineteen-nineties with a scattered later presence. It reads as a variant of a name that felt fresh in the nineteen-eighties and nineties, and has stayed uncommon.

Did you know? Hilary and its spin-offs like Hillarie share a root with the word 'hilarious' — both come from the Latin 'hilaris', meaning cheerful or merry.

Overall data confidence 55%

References — Hilary — Hillarie = variant of Hilary; Latin 'cheerful, glad'

Variations

HilaryHillaryHilarie

Nicknames

HillLari

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Hillarie mean?

Hillarie is a form of Hilary, from the Latin 'hilaris', meaning 'cheerful' or 'glad'.

How do you pronounce Hillarie?

It's said HIL-uh-ree /ˈhɪl.ə.ri/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Hillarie a boy or girl name?

Hillarie is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Hillarie?

Hillarie has always been rare, a decorative spelling most seen in the late twentieth century.