Ilaria

Ilaria is a girl's name of Italian origin meaning “cheerful.” In 2024 it was given to 37 girls in the United States.

Ilaria at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Italian
Meaning
“cheerful”

About the name Ilaria

Ilaria belongs to the Italian tradition. Its meaning — “cheerful” — is the sense carried by its Italian roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Ilaria first appears in Social Security records in 1968. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #2937 in 2022, and in 2024 37 babies received the name — 726 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Ilaria in US records

First recorded (US)
1968
Best US rank
#2937 in 2022
Peak year
2022
Babies named Ilaria in 2024
37
Total since 1880
726

Ilaria in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1999
Best rank
#742 in 2023
Babies named Ilaria in 2025
39
Total since 1996
484

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Ilaria mean?

Ilaria means “cheerful” in its Italian roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Ilaria a boy or girl name?

Ilaria is a girl name. In 2024, 37 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Ilaria?

Ilaria comes from the Italian tradition.

How popular is the name Ilaria?

Ilaria first appears in US records in 1968. Its best-ever ranking was #2937 in 2022, and 37 babies were given the name in 2024.

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