Ilaria

Ilaria is an Italian name that became popular in the 1980s and is considered the female variant of Hilaria, a form of the Latin male name Hilarius. Its German translation means 'the cheerful', 'the happy one', or 'the joyful one'.

What does the name Ilaria mean?

The name Ilaria, which came into use in the 1980s, is an Italian form of Hilaria, which in turn is the female variant of the Latin name Hilarius. The meaning includes terms like 'the cheerful', 'the happy one', and 'the joyful one'. Its roots lie in the Latin word hilarus, which means 'cheerful' or 'happy'. The name became known through Saint Hilarion, who was born in Thabatha, south of Gaza in Syria-Palestine, to pagan parents and studied rhetoric in Alexandria before converting to Christianity. Another significant figure is Saint Hilarius, Bishop of Poitiers in the 7th century. Variants of the name include Hilarie, Hilary, Hillary, Hillarey, and Ylaria, while male forms include Ilario, Ilarion, Hilaire, Hilario, Hilarion, and Hilar.

Where does the name Ilaria come from?

Ilaria is a female first name of Latin origin that means 'the cheerful' or 'the happy one'. It is composed of the Latin word hilarus, which means 'cheerful' or 'happy', as well as the Ancient Greek hilarós (ἱλαρός), which describes 'pleasant', 'cheerful', 'gracious', or 'kind'. The language of the name is Italian.

How do you pronounce Ilaria?

The pronunciation of Ilaria is melodic and consists of four syllables. In German, the name is usually pronounced as 'I-la-ri-a' [ilaˈʁiːa], starting with a clear I sound that conveys a sense of lightness. The stressed syllable '-ri-' with a long I brings brightness to the sound, while the open final 'a' gently concludes the name. Thus, Ilaria sounds elegant and feminine, sonorous and harmonious, with an international flair.

When is the name day of Ilaria?

The name days for Ilaria are January 13, March 16, and November 3.

Popularity

In Germany, Ilaria enjoys great popularity and currently ranks 576th among the most common female first names. Its best ranking was in 2005, when it reached 129th place. In the last ten years, Ilaria has been given about 770 times, which places it 614th in the ten-year ranking. From 2010 to 2024, the name ranks 630th. Its global popularity is reflected in its rankings in various countries.

Nicknames & pet names

Aria / Iaia / Ila / Ilari / Ilary / Ili / Ilila / Illa / Illi / Illy / Ilosch / Lalla / Lari / Laria / Ria

Similar first names

Famous people

• Ilaria Bianchi (Italian swimmer)
• Ilaria Bonomi (Italian cyclist)
• Ilaria Debertolis (Italian skier)
• Ilaria del Caretto (Duchess)
• Ilaria D´Amico (Italian presenter)
• Ilaria Graziano (singer from Italy)
• Ilaria Mauro (Italian footballer)
• Ilaria Occhini (Italian actress)
• Ilaria Salvatori (Italian fencer)
• Ilaria Spada (Italian actress)
• Ilaria Tocchini (swimmer from Japan)