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At a Glance: Name: Ilaria – Meaning: cheerful – Origin: Italian (from Latin hilarius) – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: ih-LAH-ree-ah
Ilaria (ih-LAH-ree-ah) is an Italian name for a girl, from the Latin hilarius, and it means "cheerful." It has a worldly, romantic, storybook feel that suits parents who want something distinctly Italian with a warm sound.
Meaning & Origin of Ilaria
Meaning: Cheerful.
Origin: Italian (from Latin hilarius).
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Ilaria
Phonetic: ih-LAH-ree-ah IPA: /ɪˈlɑːriə/
Popularity of Ilaria
Ilaria is a rare pick in the U.S. It peaked at #2937 in 2022 with 57 babies and sat at #3986 in 2024 with 37 babies.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1968–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Ilaria mean?
Cheerful. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Ilaria)
How do you pronounce Ilaria?
Ilaria is pronounced ih-LAH-ree-ah (IPA: /ɪˈlɑːriə/).
Is Ilaria a popular name right now?
Ilaria peaked at #2937 in 2022 and is ranked #3986 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1968–2024.)
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