Ilario
ee-LAHR-ee-oh
Ilario is a boy’s name of Italian origin, meaning “Italian form of the name 'Hilary' (Latin), meaning 'cheerful' or 'happy'.”. It currently ranks #12963 in the US, and peaked in popularity in 2006.
What Ilario Means
“Italian form of the name 'Hilary' (Latin), meaning 'cheerful' or 'happy'.”
The Story of Ilario
Since the late 1920s, this name has been a cheerful Italian greeting, a promise of warmth and happiness.
Ilario is the Italian embodiment of Hilary, a name tracing back to Latin roots meaning 'cheerful' and 'happy.' It sailed across the Atlantic with a joyful spirit.
For your son, Ilario suggests a life filled with vibrant energy and an optimistic outlook. You see a boy who greets the world with a smile, his sociability and zest for life drawing others in.
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The Creative
Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.
Personality Traits
Peak Year
#12 in 2006
Total Births
184
First Recorded
1929
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