Boy · #12,323 in 2026

Harish

Name: Popularity of the name Harish in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Harish, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#12,323

Peak Rank

#3,185 (2003)

Total Babies

368

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1974

First Year

2022

Last Year

2003

Peak Year

#3185

Peak Rank

368

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Harish

Harish first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1974, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2003, when 29 Harishs were born — ranking #3,185 that year. As of 2026, Harish ranks #12,323 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 368 Harishs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

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Names that sound like Harish

Phonetically similar names — useful when Harish is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Whorish
Herridge
Warish
Harris
Haris
Cherish
Perish
Parish
Parrish
Bearish
Barish
Marish

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Harish

What does the name Harish mean?

Harish is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1974. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Harish in 2026?

In 2026, Harish ranks #12,323 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Harish most popular?

Harish reached its peak popularity in 2003, ranking #3,185 that year with 29 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Harish most popular?

Harish has historically been most popular in New Jersey, California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Harish.

Is Harish a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Harish is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Harish?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Harish include Jaylynn, Brayam, Aniket. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Harish

Harish is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1974 and has accumulated 368 births in the dataset. Harish's peak popularity came in 2003 when it ranked #3,185. Use the chart and map above to compare Harish's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.