Holding steady.
Popularity of Harim since 1994
Babies named Harim per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 20 |
| 2000s | 69 |
| 2010s | 19 |
| 2020s | 12 |
Meaning & origin
Harim is a rare name in the United States, first appearing in Social Security records in 1994. Its trajectory has been stable since then, with a modest peak in 2008. The name's rarity means it has never broken into the top 1000 rankings, and the one-in-N metric is unavailable. Parents choosing Harim are likely attracted to its cross-cultural resonance and simple, strong sound. While its origins are debated between Hebrew and Arabic, either interpretation gives the name a sense of meaning and tradition.
The name Harim may have multiple origins. In Hebrew, Harim (חָרִם) appears in the Bible as the name of a priestly family, derived from a root meaning 'devoted' or 'consecrated'. In Arabic, Harim (حَريم) can mean 'lofty' or 'sublime', though it is less commonly used as a given name. The name has seen occasional modern use in English-speaking countries since the 1990s.
Sibling names for Harim
Names that share Harim's style, for a brother or sister.
