Pilar
- Pronunciation
- [Pi-lar]
- Gender
- Female
- Meaning
- Pillar
- Origin
- Spanish
Pilar Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 5,457 baby girls have been named Pilar. The name peaked in 2005 with 137 US births that year (rank #1518). In 2024, ranked #3477 nationally — 1,959 places below its 2005 peak.
Top States for Pilar
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Pilar births are: California (1,230), Texas (893), New York (424).
Other Spanish-Origin Names Like Pilar
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5-Letter Names Starting with P
Names with Pilar's exact length and starting letter: Paavo, Pabla, Pablo, Pacho, Paddy.
Quick Facts About Pilar
Variant Forms
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pili | Swahili Name Meaning "Second Born." | Male | African |
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Compare Pilar to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Pilar against today's most popular girls-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).