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Hilo

HEE-loh /ˈhi.lo/ Hawaiian

At a glance

In short
Hilo is a unique Hawaiian name for boys, evoking the spirit of adventure and vibrant traditions.
U.S. rank 2025
Not in the 2025 data · last seen 2019 (#12,145)
Babies in 2019
5 (<0.01% of boys)
Peak
#10,760 in 2018
First recorded
2016

Meaning of Hilo

Hilo is a unique and intriguing name that is predominantly used for baby boys. It originates from the Hawaiian language and is pronounced as HEE-loh (/ˈhi.lo/). Hilo carries a strong cultural association with the beautiful Hawaiian islands, evoking images of stunning landscapes and vibrant traditions. Despite its relatively low popularity in the United States, with only a handful of occurrences in recent years, Hilo remains an enchanting choice for parents seeking a name that reflects their love for Hawaiian culture and captures the spirit of adventure.

How to pronounce Hilo

Hawaiian

Popularity of Hilo in the U.S.

Hilo was last recorded in the U.S. in 2019, ranked #12,145 with 5 babies. It peaked at #10,760 in 2018. It first appears in the records in 2016.

Bar and line chart: Hilo in the U.S., 2016–2019. Bars: boys given the name each year, most 6 in 2018 and 5 in 2019. Line: rank among boy names, peak #10,760 in 2018, #12,145 in 2019.
  • Boys named Hilo (left scale)
  • Rank among U.S. boy names (right scale, #1 at the top)
By year, 2016–2019. Source: SSA. Download: PNG · SVG
Year-by-year table, 2016⁠–⁠2019 3 rows
YearBabiesRankvs previous year
2019512,145▼ 1,385
2018610,760back
2016512,185new

Notable people named Hilo

  • Hilo Hattie was a Native Hawaiian singer, hula dancer, actress and comedian.