US Popularity Rank: 4442

Origin: Latin

Meaning: Cheerful, happy

Hillary is a girl’s name of Latin origin that’ll have you grinning from ear to ear. Stemming from the Latin word hilaris or the Greek word hilaros, Hillary means “happy” or “cheerful.” Some may say that real joy comes from cloud nine, but all it takes is one look at baby to find that feeling of bliss. So what better way to let your little one shine their light than with Hillary? Hillary, famed as the first name of Hillary Clinton, is also pretty power-packed in the world of politics. And with any luck, your little one could be in the running for something great!