Pilar - Name Meaning and Origin

The girl's name Pilar \p(i)-lar\ is pronounced pee-LAR. It is of Spanish origin, and its meaning is "pillar". In Catholic tradition, a reference to a marble pillar connected with an appearance of the Virgin Mary. USed mostly by Spanish-speaking parents.

Baby names that sound like Pilar are Blair, Blayre and Blaire. Other similar baby names are Pola, Hilary, Pier and Piper.

Pilar is a popular female first name and a popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the girl's name Pilar. Click here to compare Pilar with related baby names.