Baby name
Hilario
/ee · LAH · ree · oh/
Meaning
“Cheerful and joyful”
Spanish form of Hilarius, from Latin "hilaris" meaning cheerful and joyful.
Nicknames
hila · lario · ario
How it ages.
Established through Saint Hilary; steady traditional Spanish usage.
The cultural moment.
Moderate use in Spanish-speaking regions; traditional religious name.