Rising since 2020, #5,554 for girls today.
Popularity of Harnaaz since 2020
Babies named Harnaaz per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2020s | 101 |
Meaning & origin
Harnaaz is a recent addition to American naming records, first appearing in 2020. Its rank of 5554 in 2025 represents a relatively rare choice, with about 1 in every 73,058 babies given the name. The name peaked in popularity in 2022, just after Harnaaz Sandhu won Miss Universe in 2021. Since then, its trajectory has been rising year over year. The name is most common in California, reflecting its Punjabi cultural origins. Harnaaz is a modern coinage with no deep historical roots, making it a unique and contemporary choice for families seeking a name tied to South Asian heritage.
Harnaaz is a modern Punjabi coinage, likely combining har (a variant of har, meaning 'everyone' or 'god') and naaz (meaning 'pride', 'coquetry', or 'grace'). It gained visibility internationally after Harnaaz Sandhu won Miss Universe 2021. The name has no deep historical roots and appears to be a contemporary invention popularized among Punjabi families.
Where Harnaaz is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Harnaaz” around the world
Where Harnaaz lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
New Zealand
10
babies in 2025
Sources: NZ Dept of Internal Affairs (New Zealand).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Har, Naz, Harny
Sibling names for Harnaaz
Names that share Harnaaz's style, for a brother or sister.
