Boy Name
Hillis
Hillis is a boy's name whose meaning is not firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a boy's name across several naming traditions, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Hillis — a boy name — is an uncommon, standout choice. If Hollis is on your shortlist, Hillis belongs in the same conversation.
Hillis meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Hillis has a distinctive sound and evolving modern usage.
Origin: Multiple naming traditions are associated with this name.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Hillis as H·I·L·L·I·S, with 6 letters and a boy usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Hillis is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Hillis variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Hillisa, Hillise, Hillisy, Hilli.
- Nicknames: Hil and H.
- Middle names: Pair Hillis with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Hillis middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Hollis, Halsey, Helga, Haleigh, Harris — full picks on the sibling names for Hillis guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Hillis? Browse our names like Hillis guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Hillis
What does the name Hillis mean?
Hillis has no single meaning that is firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a boy name in US birth records, and parents usually choose it for its sound rather than a documented meaning.
What is the origin of Hillis?
The exact origin of Hillis is debated, but it has been used across multiple naming traditions.
How do you pronounce Hillis?
Hillis has 6 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Hillis a boy's or girl's name?
Hillis is primarily used as a boy's name in US records.
How popular is Hillis in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Hillis sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Hillis?
Names that share Hillis's sound and style include Hollis, Halsey, Helga, Haleigh, Harris.
What middle names pair well with Hillis?
Good middle-name fits for Hillis pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Hillis is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Hillis is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Hillis?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Hillis share its rhythm without rhyming — Hollis, Halsey, Helga all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.