Declining since 2013, #11,932 for girls today.
Popularity of Harini since 1990
Babies named Harini per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 40 |
| 2000s | 242 |
| 2010s | 279 |
| 2020s | 51 |
Meaning & origin
Harini is a feminine name of Sanskrit origin, traditionally used in India and among the Hindu diaspora. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1990 and reached its peak popularity in 2010. Since 2013, its usage has been declining, ranking 11,932 in 2025 with a 1-in-229,610 incidence rate. Though not concentrated in any particular U.S. state, the name reflects a broader trend of Indian names gaining visibility internationally. Its primary associations are with grace and the divine feminine, rooted in Hindu tradition.
Harini is a feminine name of Sanskrit origin, from 'hariṇī' (हरिणी) meaning 'doe' or 'female deer'. It is also one of the many epithets of the Hindu goddess Lakshmi, symbolizing grace and prosperity. The name has been used in India for centuries and gained modest recognition in the West from the 1990s onward.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Haru, Rini, Hari
Variants: Hareeni, Harrini
Sibling names for Harini
Names that share Harini's style, for a brother or sister.
