Rising since 1985, #2,421 for boys today.
Popularity of Haris since 1980
Babies named Haris per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2002, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Haris's real moment was 2023.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 68 |
| 1990s | 311 |
| 2000s | 554 |
| 2010s | 529 |
| 2020s | 346 |
Meaning & origin
The name Haris has seen a steady rise in usage in the United States since the mid-1980s, reflecting broader trends in multicultural naming. First recorded in 1980, it reached its peak popularity in 2023, with a current rank of 2,421 and an incidence of 1 in 30,501 newborns in 2025. Its appeal is strongest in states with diverse populations, including Washington, Virginia, and New York. The name's Arabic roots and Quranic associations give it a strong cultural resonance, particularly among Muslim families, while its simple pronunciation makes it accessible across languages.
Haris is a masculine name of Arabic origin, derived from the root ḥ-r-s, meaning 'to guard' or 'to watch'. It appears in the Quran in the form of 'Haris' as a description of the angels guarding Paradise. The name has been used across the Muslim world for centuries, often with the spelling 'Harith'. In South Asia, it is also commonly found as 'Haris'.
Where Haris is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Haris” around the world
Where Haris lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
25
babies in 2024
Ireland
6
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · CSO Ireland (Ireland).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Hari
Sibling names for Haris
Names that share Haris's style, for a brother or sister.
