Pilar
pee-LAHR
Pilar is a unisex name of Spanish origin, meaning “A Spanish name meaning 'pillar' or 'column'. It refers to the Virgin Mary as Our Lady of the Pillar.”. It currently ranks #3477 in the US, and peaked in popularity in 2005.
What Pilar Means
“A Spanish name meaning 'pillar' or 'column'. It refers to the Virgin Mary as Our Lady of the Pillar.”
The Story of Pilar
A name rooted in faith and strength, a steadfast presence that has guided generations and now awaits your child.
Pilar is a name of Spanish origin, meaning 'pillar' or 'column.' It carries a profound spiritual connection, referring to the Virgin Mary as Our Lady of the Pillar, a revered statue in Zaragoza, Spain. This deeply resonant religious and architectural imagery has given the name a sense of enduring support and sacred strength since its appearance in records around the late 19th century.
To say 'Pilar' is to invoke a sense of unwavering support, a solid foundation for your child. You picture this name as a steadying hand, a quiet assurance that they have something strong to lean on, both within themselves and in the world you are helping them build. It’s a name that feels like a blessing, a solid truth you will place at the top of their birth certificate.
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The Adventurer
Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.
Personality Traits
Peak Year
#145 in 2005
Total Births
6,210
First Recorded
1896
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