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Hilary

Girl

Latin origin ยท /HIL-uh-ree/ ยท classic

Meaning: From Latin hilaris, meaning cheerful, merry, or lighthearted.

Popularity 90/1003 syllablesPeaked 1990โ†“ Falling

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Most popular in the 1990s.

Today, Hilary is one of the most common baby names (popularity 90/100).

It is less common today than at its historical peak.

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