Girl · #13,831 in 2026

Hilari

Name: Popularity of the name Hilari in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Hilari, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#13,831

Peak Rank

#4,457 (1978)

Total Babies

226

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1969

First Year

2008

Last Year

1978

Peak Year

#4457

Peak Rank

226

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Hilari

Hilari first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1969, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1978, when 15 Hilaris were born — ranking #4,457 that year. As of 2026, Hilari ranks #13,831 for baby girls with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 226 Hilaris have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1960s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

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Names that sound like Hilari

Phonetically similar names — useful when Hilari is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Hilary
Hilar
Hikari
Hilare
Hibari
Hillary
Hillery
Helar
Calory
Malory
Hilario
Hilaria

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Hilari

What does the name Hilari mean?

Hilari is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1969. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Hilari in 2026?

In 2026, Hilari ranks #13,831 among girls' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.

When was Hilari most popular?

Hilari reached its peak popularity in 1978, ranking #4,457 that year with 15 babies given the name.

Is Hilari a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Hilari is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Hilari?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Hilari include Jenie, Desa, Tenita. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Hilari

Hilari is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1969 and has accumulated 226 births in the dataset. Hilari's peak popularity came in 1978 when it ranked #4,457. Use the chart and map above to compare Hilari's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.