Rising since 2022.
Popularity of Haaris since 1990
Babies named Haaris per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 58 |
| 2000s | 113 |
| 2010s | 73 |
| 2020s | 23 |
Meaning & origin
Haaris is a name of Arabic origin meaning 'guardian' or 'protector'. In the U.S., it first appeared in recorded data in 1990 and saw its highest usage in 1998. The name has been on a rising trajectory since 2022, indicating growing interest. Although it has never entered the top 1000, its steady if modest presence reflects a broader trend of Arabic-origin names gaining visibility. The name remains uncommon, lending it a distinctive quality.
Haaris is an Arabic name derived from the root ḥ-r-s, which conveys the idea of guarding or protecting. It appears in classical Arabic literature as both a given name and a descriptive epithet. The name has been used across the Muslim world, particularly in South Asia and the Middle East, sometimes spelled with a single vowel or doubling of the 'r'.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Hari
Sibling names for Haaris
Names that share Haaris's style, for a brother or sister.
