Cheerful or happy
Hillery is a variant of the name Hilary, which is derived from the Latin name Hilarius. It historically stems from the Latin word 'hilaris', meaning cheerful or merry. While more commonly spelled as Hilary or Hillary, this specific spelling variation has been used as both a surname and a given name.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Former professional American football player