Hilary

Hilary Meaning & Origin

About Hilary
The name Hilary is of Latin origin and means "cheerful" or "joyful." It is derived from the Latin word "hilarius," which is associated with happiness and merriment. Hilary is a unisex name that has been used for both males and females throughout history. It conveys a sense of positivity and optimism, reflecting the joyful nature of those who bear the name.

🌍 Origin
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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Hilary are female.

Hilary Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 136.84% over the past year.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
HLR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
HA
πŸ”Š Soundex
H04060
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH IH1 L ER0 IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈhΙͺlΙ™ri/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('HLR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H460

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Hilary in Braille

Here's how to represent Hilary in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Hilary in braille

How to Spell the Name Hilary in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Hilary using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Hilary in sign language

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