Variant of Hilary, the medieval English form of the Latin names Hilarius and Hilaria, from Latin hilaris (also hilarus) meaning 'cheerful'. The name spread in the Middle Ages through veneration of Saint Hilarius, Bishop of Poitiers.
Vibe
cheerfulwarm
How it ages.
A cheerful, retro name tied to the 1990s; distinctive today without feeling unfamiliar.
The cultural moment.
Last ranked #722 in the United States (2008) and #596 in Brazil (2000s); not common in either country since.