Hillary

Meaning of Hillary

Hillary means "cheerful" or "happy". It comes from the Latin word "hilaris," which has the same meaning.

Hillary has Latin roots — browse every Latin baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Hillary

After ranking as high as #722 in 2008, Hillary has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Hillary

• Hillary Clinton
  Former U.S. Secretary of State
• Hilary Duff
  Actress and singer
• Hilary Swank
  Academy Award-winning actress
• Hilary Rhoda
  American model
• Hilary Knight
  Olympic ice hockey player

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Questions about the name Hillary

What does the name Hillary mean?

Hillary means hillary means "cheerful" or "happy". it comes from the latin word "hilaris," which has the same meaning, and it comes from Latin origins.

Is Hillary a boy's or a girl's name?

Hillary is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Hillary?

Hillary did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Hillary most popular?

Hillary peaked at #722 in 2008.