Hari
Hari: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Hari
- A male given name from Sanskrit used in India.
Etymology
Borrowed from Sanskrit हरि (hari).
How popular is Hari?
Since 1880, 14 girls and 871 boys in the U.S. have been named Hari (2% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #11472 in 2024. Its highest rank for boys was #2903 in 2002. In 2025, 23 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Hari
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Hari
Sister and brother names that share Hari's Sanskrit roots and are still in the U.S. top 1,000.
Hari FAQ
What does the name Hari mean?
A male given name from Sanskrit used in India. Borrowed from Sanskrit हरि (hari).
What is the origin of the name Hari?
Hari is listed as a name of Sanskrit origin.
How popular is the name Hari?
Since 1880, 14 girls and 871 boys in the U.S. have been named Hari (2% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #11472 in 2024. Its highest rank for boys was #2903 in 2002. In 2025, 23 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Hari a boy or girl name?
Hari is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 14 girls and 871 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.