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Ilaria

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Pronounced ee-LAH-ree-ah /iˈlΙ‘.ri.Ι‘/High

Meaning: Italian form of Hilaria β€” Latin hilaris, 'cheerful, joyful, merry'High

In 30 seconds: Pure joy, Italian-style: Ilaria flows from Latin 'cheerful' β€” the same root as 'hilarious'. Sunny, melodic, and immortalized in marble (Ilaria del Carretto's tomb).
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Origin HighItalian, Latin
MeaningItalian form of Hilaria β€” Latin hilaris, 'cheerful, joyful, merry'
U.S. rank (2025)#2835 β†— Rising
2025 U.S. births60 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)β‰ˆ 786

Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data

peak 202519682025

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

Ilaria is the Italian form of Hilaria β€” Latin hilaris, 'cheerful, merry', the root of 'hilarious'. A graceful Italian classic, it carries Renaissance artistry and everyday joy.

In the U.S. it appears in Italian families. Rare, cheerful at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Jacopo della Quercia's tomb effigy of Ilaria del Carretto is one of the Renaissance's most beautiful sculptures β€” and the name simply means 'cheerful'.
Overall data confidence 88%
Behind the Name β€” Ilaria β€” etymology

Variations

HilariaIleniaIlary

Nicknames

IlaLari

Famous Bearers

  • β˜…Ilaria Alpi (1961-1994)
    Italian journalist and war correspondent killed while reporting in Somalia
  • β˜…Ilaria D'Amico (1973-)
    prominent Italian sports journalist and TV presenter

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ilaria mean?

Ilaria is the Italian Hilaria, Latin for 'cheerful, joyful'.

How do you pronounce Ilaria?

It's said ee-LAH-ree-ah /iˈlΙ‘.ri.Ι‘/ β€” four syllables, stress on the second.

Is Ilaria a boy or girl name?

Ilaria is a girl's name.

How popular is Ilaria?

Ilaria is a rare name in the U.S., popular in Italy.

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