Hilliary is a unique and distinctive given name, derived from the surname Hillary, which has its roots in Old French and means "from the bright meadow." It is of Norman origin and was initially used as a masculine name. However, over time, Hilliary has evolved to be more commonly associated with females due to its similar sound to other popular female names like Hillary Clinton. The name brings to mind images of vast, open spaces and natural beauty, reflecting its connection to the word "hill" or meadow.
"Hilliary experienced notable peaks in popularity during the late 80s and early 90s, with 19 births in 1987 and a high of 32 births in 1991. However, its usage declined sharply afterwards, dropping to just 5 births each in 1995 and 1996."